Bookends (2) - Marble - French Art Deco Geometric
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A pair of marble Art Deco decorative elements dating from 1930–1940, with cream and black veining and brown and grey tones, each measuring 15 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 6 cm deep, with a total weight of about 2.4 kg.
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Description from the seller
A pair of decorative elements with a sculptural presence, where essential shapes meet surfaces rich in detail.
Black marble veined with white contrasts with multicolored bands in warm tones of brown and cream, with grayish nuances. The veins trace different paths on each piece, while the mirror-like arrangement of the bands creates a refined visual balance.
The geometric lines, with nods to the Art Déco taste, evoke small architectures to be displayed. Designed as bookends, they can frame art volumes, enhance a desk, or become a decorative composition on a console. When placed together they express compactness and symmetry; when separated they create a dialogue between the objects on a bookshelf.
The polished surfaces accentuate the color contrast and the stone pattern, making the pair suitable for both classical settings and contemporary interiors.
Dimensions and weight of each element
- Height: 15 cm
- Width: 8.5 cm
- Depth: 6 cm
- Weight: about 1.2 kg
Total weight of the pair: about 2.4 kg.
Conditions:
good overall condition, with signs of use, surface scratches, abrasions and small nicks along some edges and corners, visible in the close-up photographs.
The lot includes both elements. The photographs are an integral part of the description and show their condition.
A pair of decorative elements with a sculptural presence, where essential shapes meet surfaces rich in detail.
Black marble veined with white contrasts with multicolored bands in warm tones of brown and cream, with grayish nuances. The veins trace different paths on each piece, while the mirror-like arrangement of the bands creates a refined visual balance.
The geometric lines, with nods to the Art Déco taste, evoke small architectures to be displayed. Designed as bookends, they can frame art volumes, enhance a desk, or become a decorative composition on a console. When placed together they express compactness and symmetry; when separated they create a dialogue between the objects on a bookshelf.
The polished surfaces accentuate the color contrast and the stone pattern, making the pair suitable for both classical settings and contemporary interiors.
Dimensions and weight of each element
- Height: 15 cm
- Width: 8.5 cm
- Depth: 6 cm
- Weight: about 1.2 kg
Total weight of the pair: about 2.4 kg.
Conditions:
good overall condition, with signs of use, surface scratches, abrasions and small nicks along some edges and corners, visible in the close-up photographs.
The lot includes both elements. The photographs are an integral part of the description and show their condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.4 kg
Title additional information
French Art Deco Geometric
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Marble
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Black, Brown, Cream, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
