Schoonhoven - Godefridus Boonekamp - Bookends (2) - Ceramic - Support plateel books.
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This pair of ceramic Art Deco bookends was designed by Godefridus Boonekamp for Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven in 1931 and is grey and beige.
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A beautiful and extremely rare pair of original Dutch Art Deco bookends from 1931. This set was designed by the artist Godefridus Boonekamp for the renowned Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven.
The set consists of two stylized, nude male figures in a dynamic pushing and supporting pose. The clean design, the geometric details on the base, and the high-gloss white/grey glaze make this an iconic example of early Dutch Modernism and the Art Deco period.
Specifications & Documentation:
• Designer: Godefridus Boonekamp
• Manufacturer: Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven
• Year: 1931
• Material: Ceramic / earthenware
• Color: White / light grey glazed
• Literature: This model is officially described and pictured on page 36 in the reference work “Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven anno 1920”.
In the last photo there are two small blemishes visible.
• Height: 28 cm
• Width: 13.6 cm
• Depth: 19.8 cm
A beautiful and extremely rare pair of original Dutch Art Deco bookends from 1931. This set was designed by the artist Godefridus Boonekamp for the renowned Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven.
The set consists of two stylized, nude male figures in a dynamic pushing and supporting pose. The clean design, the geometric details on the base, and the high-gloss white/grey glaze make this an iconic example of early Dutch Modernism and the Art Deco period.
Specifications & Documentation:
• Designer: Godefridus Boonekamp
• Manufacturer: Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven
• Year: 1931
• Material: Ceramic / earthenware
• Color: White / light grey glazed
• Literature: This model is officially described and pictured on page 36 in the reference work “Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven anno 1920”.
In the last photo there are two small blemishes visible.
• Height: 28 cm
• Width: 13.6 cm
• Depth: 19.8 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Support plateel books.
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Schoonhoven
Designer/artist/maker
Godefridus Boonekamp
Material
Ceramic
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Beige, Grey
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
13.6 cm
Depth
19.8 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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