Amsterdam School Terracotta Plaque, c.1920–30 Candleholder A sculptural ink blotter designed

A sculptural ink blotter designed by Jacques Adnet

Decorative fire guard in wrought iron

Width: 117cm

Height 5cm

suspended from a later black metal chain

Amsterdam School Terracotta Plaque, c.1920–30 Candleholder A sculptural ink blotter designedAmsterdam School terracotta plaque, c. 192030 Incised and painted terracotta plaque depicting a stylised Greek figure, grappling a rearing white horse. A dynamic and unusually expressive composition, typical of Amsterdam School design in its dramatic lines and sculptural intensity. Netherlands, c. 192030. Later black painted wooden frame. Surface wear and small areas of loss consistent with age. Height 51cm Width 47cm