Gaston Rischmann - Bookends (2) - Cubist birds - silvered bronze and marble

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Two Art Deco bookends in good condition with minor signs of age and spots, crafted from silvered bronze and marble and modelled as Cubist birds by Gaston Rischmann, originating from France, each bird signed G Rischmann and resting on a marble plinth (dimensions approx. 17 cm high, 6 cm wide and 6 cm deep).

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Pure Art Deco, rare bookends.
Very fine depiction of two silver-plated bronze birds.
The cubist-styled birds stand on marble pedestals.

Signed on both birds: G Rischmann

Overall condition of the birds is good.
The pedestals show some chips, one of the corners shows a repair (see image)

Pure Art Deco, rare bookends.
Very fine depiction of two silver-plated bronze birds.
The cubist-styled birds stand on marble pedestals.

Signed on both birds: G Rischmann

Overall condition of the birds is good.
The pedestals show some chips, one of the corners shows a repair (see image)

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Model
Cubist birds
Designer/artist/maker
Gaston Rischmann
Material
silvered bronze and marble
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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