William Kralik Sohne (Bohemian, c. 1832-1940’s)
‘Draped’ Creta Inkwell, c. 1900
set in Pen Rest and Dish
glass, patinated bronze, brass
(inkwell) 2 3/4″ high x 2 3/8″ diameter
(armature) 5 1/2″ long x 5″ wide x 3/4″ high
Notes: An bohemian art nouveau ‘draped’ inkwell of spherical form with leaf lid made by William Kralik Sohne, c. 1900, set in a patinated bronze pen rest embossed as a lily pad with an image of a long-haired beareded river god wearing a wreath adn set in front of a radiant spray of cat-tails and lilies.
Condition: Antique, Excellent.
