Lot #1819 Monique Gerber Sculpture of a Sumerian Cuniform Tablet in Gilt Gold Bronze from the 1960s Made for the Louvre in Paris

Description:

Monique Gerber Sculpture of a Sumerian Cuniform Tablet in Gilt Gold Bronze from the 1960s Made for the Louvre in Paris. This is a 1960's vintage paperweight or desk or tabletop sculpture produced by the French sculptor Monique Gerber's Art du Bronze studio. It is a bronze copy of a Sumerian Cuneiform contract from 2039 BC which is on exhibit at the Louvre museum and was originally made of clay. This item is signed "Art du Bronze with the iconic "m" symbol from the Louvre is visible at the bottom of the sculpture. 3.5 x 2" and weighs approximately 1.33 pounds. Estimated Value $75 - 150

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