Name: Goberg - Hugo Berger - Bookends (2) - Wrought iron - Pair of bookends
Brand: Goberg

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Jugendstil, Secession, Art Deco & Bauhaus: Treasures from Central Europe

Magnificent and rare antique pair of Art Deco / Arts & Crafts bookends, crafted by the famous German manufacturer Goberg (marks/punches "GOBERG" present on both pieces).
Creator: Hugo Berger (Goberg)
Origin: Germany
Era: Early 20th century (circa 1905-1910)
Material: Wrought iron / patinated heavy metal
Motif: Stylized elephants with raised trunks
Dimensions: Height about 18.5 cm / Base about 17.5 cm long (solid and perfectly stable for supporting heavy volumes).
Condition: Very good state of preservation for their age, with their original authentic antique patina (some traces of wear and natural oxidation respectful of time, see photos).

Magnifique et rare paire de serre-livres anciens d'époque Art Déco / Arts & Crafts, réalisée par le célèbre fabricant allemand Goberg (marques/poinçons "GOBERG" présents sur les deux pièces).
​Créateur : Hugo Berger (Goberg)
​Origine : Allemagne
​Époque : Début du XXe siècle (vers 1905-1910)
​Matière : Fer forgé / métal lourd patiné
​Motif : Éléphants stylisés à la trompe levée
​Dimensions : Hauteur d'environ 18,5 / Embase d'environ 17,5 cm de long (solides et parfaitement stables pour maintenir des ouvrages lourds).
​État : Très bel état de conservation pour leur âge, dotés de leur patine ancienne d'origine authentique (quelques traces d'usure et d'oxydation naturelle respectueuses du temps, voir photos).

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Goberg - Hugo Berger - Bookends (2) - Wrought iron - Pair of bookends

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A pair of forged-iron bookends in Art Deco style, dating from 1900–1910, made in Germany by Goberg (Hugo Berger), featuring stylised elephants, with dimensions about 18.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in good condition with age-related wear.

Goberg - Hugo Berger - Bookends (2) - Wrought iron - Pair of bookends

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A pair of forged-iron bookends in Art Deco style, dating from 1900–1910, made in Germany by Goberg (Hugo Berger), featuring stylised elephants, with dimensions about 18.5 cm high, 17.5 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in good condition with age-related wear.

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