Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam) - Antoine van Paridon - Bookends (2) - Model numbers "240.AP" and "241.AP" (by Antoine Van Paridon) - Composite - Complete set of children's busts.





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A complete two‑piece Art Deco Paridur bust set by Gebroeders Van Paridon (Antoine van Paridon), circa 1920–1940, Netherlands; two bronzed Paridur busts of a boy and a girl, each 17 cm high with a 10 x 12 cm base, total weight 3.46 kg, in good vintage condition with minor aging marks and suitable as bookends.
Description from the seller
Gebroeders Van Paridon – Stunning Art Deco set of children's busts / bookends
Maker: Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam)
Designer: Antoine van Paridon
Period: Circa 1920–1940
Style: Art Deco / Realism
Provenance: Netherlands
Material: Paridur (high-quality composite with a warm, bronzed wood patina)
Description
Beautiful, complete vintage set of children's busts, designed and manufactured by the renowned Amsterdam studio Gebroeders Van Paridon. This atmospheric set forms a harmonious pair of a boy and a girl with a subdued and tender expression.
The figures on the rear of the plinth are marked with the characteristic model numbers "240.AP" and "241.AP" (by Antoine Van Paridon). Thanks to the considerable weight of over 3.5 kilograms per set, they are not only decorative but also extremely stable and functional as bookends.
Note: The books depicted in the photos are for illustration purposes only and are expressly not included with this lot.
Specifications
Height: 17 cm each
Base dimensions: 10 x 12 cm (per piece)
Total weight: 3460 grams
Condition
The set is in good, authentic vintage condition with light, age-related signs that are in keeping with the age and material. View the extensive photo series for an excellent impression of the state.
Carefully packed and sent by registered/insured delivery.
Seller's Story
Gebroeders Van Paridon – Stunning Art Deco set of children's busts / bookends
Maker: Gebroeders Van Paridon (Amsterdam)
Designer: Antoine van Paridon
Period: Circa 1920–1940
Style: Art Deco / Realism
Provenance: Netherlands
Material: Paridur (high-quality composite with a warm, bronzed wood patina)
Description
Beautiful, complete vintage set of children's busts, designed and manufactured by the renowned Amsterdam studio Gebroeders Van Paridon. This atmospheric set forms a harmonious pair of a boy and a girl with a subdued and tender expression.
The figures on the rear of the plinth are marked with the characteristic model numbers "240.AP" and "241.AP" (by Antoine Van Paridon). Thanks to the considerable weight of over 3.5 kilograms per set, they are not only decorative but also extremely stable and functional as bookends.
Note: The books depicted in the photos are for illustration purposes only and are expressly not included with this lot.
Specifications
Height: 17 cm each
Base dimensions: 10 x 12 cm (per piece)
Total weight: 3460 grams
Condition
The set is in good, authentic vintage condition with light, age-related signs that are in keeping with the age and material. View the extensive photo series for an excellent impression of the state.
Carefully packed and sent by registered/insured delivery.

