Bookends - Onyx - Stylized eagle
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Pair of onyx carved eagle bookends in Art Deco style, dating to 1940–1950, with natural onyx colour variations and a size of 11 cm deep, 15 cm high and 5 cm wide, in good condition with minor wear and discoloration due to age.
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Pair of eagle bookends in sculpted onyx – Art Deco style, 20th century
Magnificent pair of bookends representing two stylized eagles, entirely made of natural onyx with beautiful orange, yellow and white veining.
Each eagle is carved in an elegant and dynamic pose, with a fluid rendering of the forms that evokes Art Deco or the Modernism of the 1930s-1950s. The semi-precious stone offers superb color variations and translucency, typical of Mexican or Oriental onyx often used at that time for high-quality decorative objects.
Condition: Very good overall condition. Beautiful patina on the stone, with no major chips. Some normal signs of use and light scratches on the base (see detailed photos). Both pieces are stable and functional.
Material: Natural carved onyx
Pattern: Stylized eagles
Style: Art Deco / Mid-Century
Period: Mid-20th century
These bookends are a beautiful vintage decorative piece, at once imposing and refined. They will add an elegant and masculine touch to a library, a desk, or an Art Deco interior.
The pair will be carefully packaged in reinforced packaging to ensure secure shipment.
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Translated by Google TranslatePair of eagle bookends in sculpted onyx – Art Deco style, 20th century
Magnificent pair of bookends representing two stylized eagles, entirely made of natural onyx with beautiful orange, yellow and white veining.
Each eagle is carved in an elegant and dynamic pose, with a fluid rendering of the forms that evokes Art Deco or the Modernism of the 1930s-1950s. The semi-precious stone offers superb color variations and translucency, typical of Mexican or Oriental onyx often used at that time for high-quality decorative objects.
Condition: Very good overall condition. Beautiful patina on the stone, with no major chips. Some normal signs of use and light scratches on the base (see detailed photos). Both pieces are stable and functional.
Material: Natural carved onyx
Pattern: Stylized eagles
Style: Art Deco / Mid-Century
Period: Mid-20th century
These bookends are a beautiful vintage decorative piece, at once imposing and refined. They will add an elegant and masculine touch to a library, a desk, or an Art Deco interior.
The pair will be carefully packaged in reinforced packaging to ensure secure shipment.
Seller's Story
I remain at the disposal of buyers.
In case of problems contact me.
I do my best to resolve all disputes.
Before a negative evaluation contact me to find a solution to our problem.
Thank you
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Stylized eagle
Country of origin
Mexico
Material
Onyx
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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