Bidspirit auction | PAUL DUBOIS FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL

PAUL DUBOIS FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL DESK INKWELL 19” - Elegant antique bronze and black marble desk inkwell attributed to Paul Dubois (France, 1829 - 1905). Featuring a finely modeled seated scholar or philosopher figure holding a tablet, set above a substantial rectangular black marble writing stand tit led ”L'?tude et la M?ditation”. The figure displays strong late 19th-century French academic sculptural influence, with expressive facial detail, naturalistic drapery, and a rich dark brown patina. The desk set includes three ornate lidded bronze v essels/inkwells with classical decorative banding, raised on a polished black marble base with molded edges and small bronze feet. A striking decorative writing accessory for collectors of French bronze sculpture, antique desk sets, library d?cor, a cademic figures, and Grand Tour-style decorative arts. Bear's signature and foundry stamp to its its bronze base.