Bookends (2) - Alabaster
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Pair of solid alabaster parrot bookends or sculptures, made in Italy circa 1960–1970.
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Pair of Large Book / Parrot Sculptures Supports in Solid Alabaster – 31 cm (6.4 kg).
Magnificent and imposing vintage pair of bookends (or decorative sculptures) representing parrots/macaws, meticulously carved in solid alabaster.
This is an unusually large and heavy edition, with an extraordinary cinematic presence and a hand-polished finish that enhances the vibrant tones of green, orange, and yellow on the natural stone base. Due to their scale and substantial weight, they are highly functional pieces for holding large volumes or for isolated display in a classic or 'Hollywood Regency' decor.
In good vintage overall condition, showing only natural wear and slight marks typical of age, material, and handling.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my enormous passion; all the items I have up for auction were found at antique fairs and from antique dealers mainly in the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original and obviously beautiful. Quality guarantee and very careful shipping of the pieces.
ATTENTION: If you are interested in one of my pieces that has a reserve price, please note that I will absolutely not offer it for less than 80% of the reserve value of the piece. And I should also note that if that piece is not sold here on Catawiki, I will sell it at another auction house, so if you’re really interested in any of my pieces, buy it when you see it the first time.
Thank you very much
Translated by Google TranslatePair of Large Book / Parrot Sculptures Supports in Solid Alabaster – 31 cm (6.4 kg).
Magnificent and imposing vintage pair of bookends (or decorative sculptures) representing parrots/macaws, meticulously carved in solid alabaster.
This is an unusually large and heavy edition, with an extraordinary cinematic presence and a hand-polished finish that enhances the vibrant tones of green, orange, and yellow on the natural stone base. Due to their scale and substantial weight, they are highly functional pieces for holding large volumes or for isolated display in a classic or 'Hollywood Regency' decor.
In good vintage overall condition, showing only natural wear and slight marks typical of age, material, and handling.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my enormous passion; all the items I have up for auction were found at antique fairs and from antique dealers mainly in the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original and obviously beautiful. Quality guarantee and very careful shipping of the pieces.
ATTENTION: If you are interested in one of my pieces that has a reserve price, please note that I will absolutely not offer it for less than 80% of the reserve value of the piece. And I should also note that if that piece is not sold here on Catawiki, I will sell it at another auction house, so if you’re really interested in any of my pieces, buy it when you see it the first time.
Thank you very much
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Alabaster
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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