Bookends (2) - Spelter - Antelope bookend

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Pair of Art Deco bookends in régule with antique green patina on marble bases, featuring two antelopes and made in France; good condition with minor wear and a small dent on the rear of one animal.

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Superb pair of Art Deco period bookends, featuring two antelopes in spelter with nuanced antique green patina, on a marble base.
Captured in a dynamic jumping motion.
The sculpture work is typical of the interwar period: fluid lines, stylized forms and a naturalistic but refined representation of the animal emerging from tall grass.

For the sake of transparency, please note a slight mark of wear (a small, discreet dent) on the rump of one of the antelopes. This minor imperfection, barely noticeable once the piece is displayed in a library, testifies to its age and in no way detracts from the dynamic Art Deco design. The marble bases are well preserved, with an authentic patina that highlights their history.

Dimensions: 13.5cm×10.5cm×7cm

Superb pair of Art Deco period bookends, featuring two antelopes in spelter with nuanced antique green patina, on a marble base.
Captured in a dynamic jumping motion.
The sculpture work is typical of the interwar period: fluid lines, stylized forms and a naturalistic but refined representation of the animal emerging from tall grass.

For the sake of transparency, please note a slight mark of wear (a small, discreet dent) on the rump of one of the antelopes. This minor imperfection, barely noticeable once the piece is displayed in a library, testifies to its age and in no way detracts from the dynamic Art Deco design. The marble bases are well preserved, with an authentic patina that highlights their history.

Dimensions: 13.5cm×10.5cm×7cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Antelope bookend
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Material
Spelter
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
BelgiumVerified
270
Objects sold
100%
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