Bookends - Ceramic - Art Deco

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Art Deco-style glazed ceramic polar bear bookend.

Original glazed ceramic bookend depicting a polar bear seated on a base molded to imitate an ice floe.

The figure features simple yet voluminous lines that give the animal an elegant and decorative sculptural presence, typical of early 20th-century Art Deco and modernist ceramic productions.

The bear is rendered in a vigilant and natural pose, with its head turned upward and the muzzle slightly raised, in an attitude that evokes the strength and majesty of the animal in its natural environment.

The simplified shaping is enhanced by a delicate glossy glaze in ivory, pale pink, and ice-blue tones, which accentuates the sculpture's plastic effect.

Designed as a bookend, the object combines practical function with ornamental value, making it ideal for bookshelves, studies, and rooms furnished with vintage or collectible taste.

Thanks to its strong decorative presence and refined ceramic workmanship, this bookend represents an interesting example of animal-inspired home décor.

RARE

Art Deco-style glazed ceramic polar bear bookend.

Original glazed ceramic bookend depicting a polar bear seated on a base molded to imitate an ice floe.

The figure features simple yet voluminous lines that give the animal an elegant and decorative sculptural presence, typical of early 20th-century Art Deco and modernist ceramic productions.

The bear is rendered in a vigilant and natural pose, with its head turned upward and the muzzle slightly raised, in an attitude that evokes the strength and majesty of the animal in its natural environment.

The simplified shaping is enhanced by a delicate glossy glaze in ivory, pale pink, and ice-blue tones, which accentuates the sculpture's plastic effect.

Designed as a bookend, the object combines practical function with ornamental value, making it ideal for bookshelves, studies, and rooms furnished with vintage or collectible taste.

Thanks to its strong decorative presence and refined ceramic workmanship, this bookend represents an interesting example of animal-inspired home décor.

RARE

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Art Deco
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
20 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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