Bookends (2) - Carrara marble - Alabaster bookends
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Set of two alabaster bookends with busts, 'David' and classical beauty, handmade in Italy in a mid‑century neoclassical style from Tuscany, with Carrara marble feet, total height 18 cm, bust height about 12 cm, base 11 x 11 cm, weight 1546 g per bookend, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.
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Set of 2 alabaster bookends with busts – "David" & classical beauty – Italy, hand carved. Mid‑Century Italian
The busts display idealized classical figures in a neoclassical decorative style, typical of Tuscan alabaster workshops from the mid-20th century.
The foot blocks are made of Italian light gray-beige marble (Carrara-type), recognizable by the fine gray veining and the crystalline structure. The combination of the soft alabaster and the sleek marble gives this set a particularly elegant look.
The figurines are virtually undamaged with minimal signs of wear appropriate to their age. This is unusual for alabaster, which is prone to chipping. The marble color variation is less pronounced in person and is typical for natural marble.
The original metal sticker “Genuine Alabaster – Hand Carved – Made in Italy” is still present on the underside.
A decorative and functional duo that gives any bookshelf, desk, or interior a classic touch.
Origin: Italy
circa 1950–1970
Neoclassical / Mid-century decorative
Hand-cut alabaster
Foot material: Italian marble (Carrara-type)
Total height: 18 cm
Bust height: approx. 12 cm
Foot: 11 × 11 cm
Weight: 1546 g per bookend
Very careful packaging, with extra protection for the alabaster. Shipping method with tracking. Pickup possible by arrangement.
Set of 2 alabaster bookends with busts – "David" & classical beauty – Italy, hand carved. Mid‑Century Italian
The busts display idealized classical figures in a neoclassical decorative style, typical of Tuscan alabaster workshops from the mid-20th century.
The foot blocks are made of Italian light gray-beige marble (Carrara-type), recognizable by the fine gray veining and the crystalline structure. The combination of the soft alabaster and the sleek marble gives this set a particularly elegant look.
The figurines are virtually undamaged with minimal signs of wear appropriate to their age. This is unusual for alabaster, which is prone to chipping. The marble color variation is less pronounced in person and is typical for natural marble.
The original metal sticker “Genuine Alabaster – Hand Carved – Made in Italy” is still present on the underside.
A decorative and functional duo that gives any bookshelf, desk, or interior a classic touch.
Origin: Italy
circa 1950–1970
Neoclassical / Mid-century decorative
Hand-cut alabaster
Foot material: Italian marble (Carrara-type)
Total height: 18 cm
Bust height: approx. 12 cm
Foot: 11 × 11 cm
Weight: 1546 g per bookend
Very careful packaging, with extra protection for the alabaster. Shipping method with tracking. Pickup possible by arrangement.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1546 g
Marble type
Carrara marble
Specific region of origin
Toscane
Title additional information
Alabaster bookends
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Alabaster, Marble
Style
Antique inspired
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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