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Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496 -1543): A Paduan patinated bronze figural inkstand probably early 16th century image 1
Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496 -1543): A Paduan patinated bronze figural inkstand probably early 16th century image 2
Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496 -1543): A Paduan patinated bronze figural inkstand probably early 16th century image 3
Lot 21

Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496 -1543): A Paduan patinated bronze figural inkstand
probably early 16th century

Fine Decorative Arts, 1200-1900
18 December 2020, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£5,000 - £7,000

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Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active 1496 -1543): A Paduan patinated bronze figural inkstand

probably early 16th century
formed as a kneeling satyr, his head upturned to dexter, the palm of his right hand also upturned, the whole mounted on an associated tripod stand with lion supports, 33cm high overall

Footnotes

Provenance
Property of a private collector

Severo Da Ravenna (sometimes referred to as Severo di Domenico Calzetta) is thought to be one of the few sculptors of the period who was capable of executing his own casts. His workshop developed a widespread reputation for small bronzes, including domestic objects such as candlesticks or inkwells. Many important figures from the period could be counted among his patrons including Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua.

The present lot exists in a number of versions with subtle and varying differences in the upturned raised hand, employed either as a support for a shell or a candle nozzle.

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