Bookends (2) - Spelter, Marble - Art Deco bookends

Title:
Pair of Art Deco bookends – Elephants in patinated regule on marble – 20th century
Description:
Charming pair of Art Deco bookends depicting two seated elephants, the trunk raised as a sign of prosperity and good fortune. The sculptures, made in regule with a dark brown patina, rest on elegant beige polished marble bases, offering a refined contrast between metal and natural stone.
The expressive modeling of the elephants, with their large ears spread and their trunks raised, gives the piece a decorative presence full of character. The two subjects face each other, creating a harmonious composition that will enhance a library, a desk, or a collection of Art Deco objects.
The sculptures display a beautiful original patina with slight signs of use consistent with their age. The marble bases are in good overall condition and provide excellent stability.
A decorative and elegant pair, highly representative of the 1930s taste for animal subjects, sought after by Art Deco enthusiasts as well as collectors of antique bookends.