Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam) - Antoine van Paridon - Head - Set kinderbustes / boekensteunen (2) - Paridur (a high-quality composite of gypsum and resin with a handsome bronze-colored/wood-like





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Dutch Art Deco set of two children's busts/books supports by Antoine van Paridon, made by Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam) from Paridur with a bronzed brown patina, each 16 cm high with a base approx. 10 x 10 cm, total weight 3460 g, dating to circa 1920–1940, in good condition with light signs of age.
Description from the seller
Beautiful Art Deco set of children's busts / bookends (Boy and Girl) – Gebroeders Van Paridon
Maker: Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam)
Designer: Antoine van Paridon
Period: Circa 1920–1940
Style: Art Deco / Realism
Provenance: Netherlands
Material: Paridur (a high-quality composite of plaster and resin with a warm bronze-colored wood-like patina)
Description
Beautiful and atmospheric vintage set of children's busts, also suitable as decorative bookends, designed and manufactured by the renowned Amsterdam atelier Gebroeders Van Paridon. The set consists of detailed portraits of a boy and a girl with a characteristic, restrained and gentle expression, typical of early 20th-century Dutch sculptural work.
The sculptures are marked on the back of the plinth with the typical model number and signature "240.AP" (from Antoine Van Paridon). They are made from Paridur, a durable composite material developed by the maker, and feature a warm, deep bronze-colored patina that beautifully accentuates the texture of the hair and facial features. At the bottom, the sculptures are equipped with original felt protection.
Specifications
Height: 16 cm each
Base dimensions: approx. 10 x 10 cm
Total weight: 3460 grams (solid and stable, highly suitable as a bookend or solitary decorative object)
Condition
The set is in good, authentic vintage condition with slight, age-related signs that contribute to its well-worn charm. Please view the detail photos for an excellent impression of the state.
Shipped with utmost care and by registered/insured mail.
ps: The photo with books was created with AI to evoke atmosphere.
Seller's Story
Beautiful Art Deco set of children's busts / bookends (Boy and Girl) – Gebroeders Van Paridon
Maker: Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam)
Designer: Antoine van Paridon
Period: Circa 1920–1940
Style: Art Deco / Realism
Provenance: Netherlands
Material: Paridur (a high-quality composite of plaster and resin with a warm bronze-colored wood-like patina)
Description
Beautiful and atmospheric vintage set of children's busts, also suitable as decorative bookends, designed and manufactured by the renowned Amsterdam atelier Gebroeders Van Paridon. The set consists of detailed portraits of a boy and a girl with a characteristic, restrained and gentle expression, typical of early 20th-century Dutch sculptural work.
The sculptures are marked on the back of the plinth with the typical model number and signature "240.AP" (from Antoine Van Paridon). They are made from Paridur, a durable composite material developed by the maker, and feature a warm, deep bronze-colored patina that beautifully accentuates the texture of the hair and facial features. At the bottom, the sculptures are equipped with original felt protection.
Specifications
Height: 16 cm each
Base dimensions: approx. 10 x 10 cm
Total weight: 3460 grams (solid and stable, highly suitable as a bookend or solitary decorative object)
Condition
The set is in good, authentic vintage condition with slight, age-related signs that contribute to its well-worn charm. Please view the detail photos for an excellent impression of the state.
Shipped with utmost care and by registered/insured mail.
ps: The photo with books was created with AI to evoke atmosphere.

