Bookends (2) - Marble - Greenhouse, books, horses

Pair of beige marble bookends sculpted to resemble horse heads – French or Italian work, circa 1960
Description
Elegant pair of beige marble bookends, sculpted and polished, depicting two facing horse heads. The sobriety of the lines, combined with refined stylization of manes and volumes, evokes French or Italian decorative productions from the mid-20th century.
Created in marble with warm natural nuances, these bookends testify to meticulous craftsmanship and a timeless aesthetic inspired by animal art. Their decorative presence makes them ideal for enhancing a library, a study, or a collection devoted to horses and the decorative arts.
The polish highlights the veining and natural peculiarities of the stone, giving each element a unique character.
Features:
Material: sculpted and polished beige marble
Subject: horse heads
Origin: French or Italian work (attributed)
Era: circa 1960
Style: modernist with Art Deco influence
Good overall condition
Some light signs of use consistent with age and use
No visible restoration
The photographs are an integral part of the description
This pair of bookends will appeal to lovers of refined decoration, animal art, and 20th-century marble decorative objects.