Max LeVerrier - Bookends - Fox and raven - Metal

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Art Nouveau metal bookend group in green, circa 1920–1930, depicting a fox and raven with a stone base, signed M. LeVerrier; height 20.5 cm, width 16.5 cm, depth 7.3 cm, weight 1330 g, in good condition with minor paint loss at the base of the fox’s tail.

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A delightful Art Nouveau metal group with stone base, depicting two animals known for their cunning: a fox and a raven, measuring circa 20,5cm in height and weighing 1330g, the fox staring up at the bird which is perched on a tree stump and holding a biscuit in its beak. Signed to the reverse M. LeVerrier. The sculpture was one of a pair of bookends.

Condition: Minor paint loss at the base of the fox´s tail, otherwise good.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A delightful Art Nouveau metal group with stone base, depicting two animals known for their cunning: a fox and a raven, measuring circa 20,5cm in height and weighing 1330g, the fox staring up at the bird which is perched on a tree stump and holding a biscuit in its beak. Signed to the reverse M. LeVerrier. The sculpture was one of a pair of bookends.

Condition: Minor paint loss at the base of the fox´s tail, otherwise good.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1330 g
Country of origin
France
Model
Fox and raven
Designer/artist/maker
Max LeVerrier
Material
Metal
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20.5 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
7.3 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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