A superb antique paperweight/letter clip featuring a finely sculpted and chiseled female hand, adorned with a lace-trimmed sleeve and a delicate ring. Crafted in patinated bronze and resting on an elegant base of veined green marble, the hand lifts to serve as a letter clip. The piece reflects the refined 19th-century taste for artistic desk accessories, at the crossroads of Romanticism and Neoclassicism.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: 18.5 × 10.5 × 6 cm ✦ Material: Patinated bronze and green marble ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, beautiful even patina, slight signs of wear
Combining elegance and symbolism, this bronze hand is ideal for a classic office decoration or a cabinet of curiosities.
