Bookends (2) - Art Deco. Masterpiece. Modernist chromed bronze. Circa 1940

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Pair of identical modernist Art Deco bookends circa 1940, with chromed bronze elements mounted on simple wooden bases; each measures 13 cm high, 13 cm wide and 10 cm deep, with a combined weight of 4.7 kg, in good condition with age wear, no cracks or repairs, origin France.

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Superb pair of modernist bookends from the Art Deco period around 1940. Identical, on a simple wooden base. Composed of chrome-plated bronze elements (heavy). Base plate worked into circles with 3 rings of decreasing sizes screwed onto the base. A craftsmanship piece perhaps produced in a college for a terminal exam or even a master’s project for apprentice workers, like Compagnons. No apparent signature, in good condition, no breaks, losses, impact marks or incongruous scratches nor restoration. Height 13 cm. Bases rectangular 13 cm x 10 cm. Ring diameters: 10 cm, 7 cm and 3 cm. Total weight 4.7 kg! Attention to shipping price. Still no delivery to the USA (French Post service regulations).

Superb pair of modernist bookends from the Art Deco period around 1940. Identical, on a simple wooden base. Composed of chrome-plated bronze elements (heavy). Base plate worked into circles with 3 rings of decreasing sizes screwed onto the base. A craftsmanship piece perhaps produced in a college for a terminal exam or even a master’s project for apprentice workers, like Compagnons. No apparent signature, in good condition, no breaks, losses, impact marks or incongruous scratches nor restoration. Height 13 cm. Bases rectangular 13 cm x 10 cm. Ring diameters: 10 cm, 7 cm and 3 cm. Total weight 4.7 kg! Attention to shipping price. Still no delivery to the USA (French Post service regulations).

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Era
1900-2000
Weight
4700 g
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Art Deco. Masterpiece. Modernist chromed bronze. Circa 1940
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
FranceVerified
2592
Objects sold
100%
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