Bookends (3) - Spelter, Marble - Bookends & Lamp
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Rare Art Deco three‑piece desk ensemble from France dating to circa 1930–1940, consisting of decorative Régule sculptures for a pair of bookends and a matching lamp with veined rose‑white marble and a glass striped shade in good condition with age wear.
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Rare Art Deco Ensemble: Desk Lamp and Matching Bookends – Gazelles in Régule & Marble (circa 1930)
A superb complete decorative set from the Art Deco era (circa 1930) comprising a pair of sculptural bookends and its matching desk lamp. A harmonious, elegant ensemble that is highly representative of the animalier style of the period.
Artistic features and materials:
Subjects: gazelles/antelope in full gallop on a finely stylized vegetal base.
Sculptures: Regule patinated metal (golden bronze tones with antique green highlights on the foliage).
Bases:
Bookends: Deep black marble with beveled straight corners.
Lamp: Rose-and-white veined marble plaque.
Glassware: Frosted obelisk/tulip-shaped shade in translucent striped glass, heat-fired painted, providing a soft diffusion of light.
Element / Specifications
Style / Era: Art Deco / 1930s
Materials: patinated regule, marble, striped glass
Dimensions (Bookends): to be provided by seller, e.g., H 18 cm x W 15 cm x D 9 cm each
Dimensions (Lamp): to be provided by seller, e.g., H 16 cm x W 22 cm x D 10 cm
Electrical: Vintage wiring, bayonet / screw bulb holder (to be specified). European standard plug.
Condition:
General: Very good original condition, attractive aesthetic with a natural patina that enhances the period charm.
Glassware: Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or crazing.
Marbles: Very well preserved, sharp edges.
Electrical: Tested and fully functional (see photos of the lit luminaire).
A new LED lamp is included.
Rare Art Deco Ensemble: Desk Lamp and Matching Bookends – Gazelles in Régule & Marble (circa 1930)
A superb complete decorative set from the Art Deco era (circa 1930) comprising a pair of sculptural bookends and its matching desk lamp. A harmonious, elegant ensemble that is highly representative of the animalier style of the period.
Artistic features and materials:
Subjects: gazelles/antelope in full gallop on a finely stylized vegetal base.
Sculptures: Regule patinated metal (golden bronze tones with antique green highlights on the foliage).
Bases:
Bookends: Deep black marble with beveled straight corners.
Lamp: Rose-and-white veined marble plaque.
Glassware: Frosted obelisk/tulip-shaped shade in translucent striped glass, heat-fired painted, providing a soft diffusion of light.
Element / Specifications
Style / Era: Art Deco / 1930s
Materials: patinated regule, marble, striped glass
Dimensions (Bookends): to be provided by seller, e.g., H 18 cm x W 15 cm x D 9 cm each
Dimensions (Lamp): to be provided by seller, e.g., H 16 cm x W 22 cm x D 10 cm
Electrical: Vintage wiring, bayonet / screw bulb holder (to be specified). European standard plug.
Condition:
General: Very good original condition, attractive aesthetic with a natural patina that enhances the period charm.
Glassware: Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or crazing.
Marbles: Very well preserved, sharp edges.
Electrical: Tested and fully functional (see photos of the lit luminaire).
A new LED lamp is included.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2100 g
Title additional information
Bookends & Lamp
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
France
Material
Marble, Spelter
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
180 mm
Width
150 mm
Depth
90 mm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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