Up for sale is an antique gold gilded bronze desk inkwell set by Paul Louchet. This inkwell has a bronze reproduction of a famous marble sculpture in the tomb of Lorenzo de Medici by Michelangelo. The inkwell is decorated with garlands and heads of rams. There is an ashtray that comes with the set. The bronze statue and inkwell are mounted on a pale red color marble set.

Michelangelo worked on the tomb of Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of Urbino, between 1520 and 1534 at the same time he worked on the tomb of Giuliano de Medici. The two tombs are similar in overall composition; however, there are subtle contrasts and in many ways comment on the public persona of each man. While Giuliano is posed in an extroverted manner, Michelangelo portrays Lorenzo receding into the shadows, his body closed, his legs crossed, and his mind deep in thought. It is a figure deserving of his nickname Il Pensieroso, "The Thoughtful One."

In the central figure of the tomb of Lorenzo de' Medici, Michelangelo gives us an image of a mysteriously introspective man. The light, interrupted by the figure's helmet and hindered by his left hand, fails to reach any part of his face. His left elbow rests forbiddingly on a closed money box decorated with a fierce mask.

Paul Louchet (1854-1936), was a French painter. He was also a sculptor. He was a close friend of the Majorelle of Daum and Lalique; and president of the Chambre Syndicale of bronze manufacturers.

Estimated Age: This item is estimated to have been made in France during the 19th Century. The bronze sculpture and inkwell are signed Louchet Ciseleur.

Dimensions: The items in this set have the following sizes:

Marble & Inkwell: it is 8.5” tall; 18.2” long; and 4.9” wide.

Statue: it is 7” tall; 3.2” long; and 3.2” wide.

Inkwell: it is 4.6” tall; 3.5” long; and 3.5” wide.

Ashtray: it is 2.4” tall, 5.5” long; and 5.5” wide.

Condition: There are minor nicks on the borders of the marble; the bronze statue, inkwell and appliques have a nice patina; the ink container is missing; there are no cracks, repairs or restorations to note.

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