Bookends - Silvered bronze - JP Morante Art Deco

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Art Deco pair of silvered bronze bookends from circa 1930–1940, made in France, each signed Morante.

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Description from the seller

Jean Pierre Morante, sculptor (1882-1960):

- Pair of bookend mascots mounted on pedestals depicting leaping bulls.

- Proofs in silvered bronze, modernist pedestals in brushed brass with an aluminium surround.

- Each piece signed Morante and marked bronze.

- Pedestals also signed on the front and by hand M Denamel (foundry?).

- Old edition, circa 1930/1940, in good overall condition.

- Length 13 cm.

- Home delivery by Colissimo.

Jean Pierre Morante, sculptor (1882-1960):

- Pair of bookend mascots mounted on pedestals depicting leaping bulls.

- Proofs in silvered bronze, modernist pedestals in brushed brass with an aluminium surround.

- Each piece signed Morante and marked bronze.

- Pedestals also signed on the front and by hand M Denamel (foundry?).

- Old edition, circa 1930/1940, in good overall condition.

- Length 13 cm.

- Home delivery by Colissimo.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
JP Morante Art Deco
Country of origin
France
Material
Silvered bronze
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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