Bookends - elephant - Spelter

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 150 - € 230
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Pair of elephant-shaped bookends in régule, origin France, dating to early 1920s, model elephant, dimensions 9 cm high, 9 cm wide, 5 cm deep, in good condition with minor wear and age-related stains.

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Magnificent pair of elephant bookends. They are made in art cast iron. The animals have a medal patina and astonishing realism, which brings a touch of elegance and luxury to these sumptuous pieces. They are majestic with a family-spirit theme where one feels protection, love, and solidarity. In good condition, see photo; there should have been marble at the time, but unfortunately it is not present. From the early 1920s, a sumptuous piece that tells us a story and evokes something within us just by looking at them. Very beautiful object. Chic and classy.

No reserve price, starting at 1 euro.

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Magnificent pair of elephant bookends. They are made in art cast iron. The animals have a medal patina and astonishing realism, which brings a touch of elegance and luxury to these sumptuous pieces. They are majestic with a family-spirit theme where one feels protection, love, and solidarity. In good condition, see photo; there should have been marble at the time, but unfortunately it is not present. From the early 1920s, a sumptuous piece that tells us a story and evokes something within us just by looking at them. Very beautiful object. Chic and classy.

No reserve price, starting at 1 euro.

Careful and secure shipping with insurance via Colissimo.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Model
elephant
Material
Spelter
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
FranceVerified
1621
Objects sold
98.57%
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