GUY - Bookends (2) - Bronze, noble wood - birds

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Rare Art Deco bronze bookends on precious wood bases, designed by Edouard Guy (Comte du Passage) and signed GUY with 'Bronze' engraving; dimensions 11 cm high, 13 cm wide, 5 cm deep, two items, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear.

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Superb and rare pair of Art Deco bronze bookends, on bases of precious wood, possibly Macassar ebony.
The bird sculptures are signed GUY, Edouard GUY, Count of the Passage. (1872-1925), a designer and sculptor recognized from the Art Deco era. They are also engraved "Bronze".
These bookends are in very good condition. Please look at the photos that are part of the description.
Carefully protected and handled.

Superb and rare pair of Art Deco bronze bookends, on bases of precious wood, possibly Macassar ebony.
The bird sculptures are signed GUY, Edouard GUY, Count of the Passage. (1872-1925), a designer and sculptor recognized from the Art Deco era. They are also engraved "Bronze".
These bookends are in very good condition. Please look at the photos that are part of the description.
Carefully protected and handled.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
birds
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Designer/Artist/Maker
GUY
Material
noble wood, Bronze
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
FranceVerified
859
Objects sold
100%
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