Fonderie d'art Francaise - Dans le Style Maurice Frecourt - Bookends - Spelter

Magnificent and authentic pair of Art Deco-era bookends (circa 1930), featuring two felines (panthers or lionesses) prowling mid-stride. An elegant piece, perfectly representative of the stylized animal sculpture of the interwar period.
Style and attribution:
Although the set bears no visible signature (which is common for art-edition objects from this period), this pair is very much in the spirit and tradition of works by the major sculptors of the era:
• Maurice Frécourt (1890–1961): for the felines’ slender build, lowered heads, and clean lines.

The animals are finely sculpted in art metal (period spelter) and finished with a superb, subtly nuanced antique green patina. They are mounted on bevelled geometric bases made from a luxurious combination of polished marbles: black marble veined with gold, of the Portoro type, accented by a contrasting central band of breccia marble in cream, pink, and purplish hues.
A refined, chic, and timeless decorative set, ideal for enhancing a library or collector’s desk.

• Materials: Spelter (art metal) and composite marble bases (Portoro & breccia)
• Height: 10 cm (per block)
• Width: 14 cm (per block)

Very good overall condition considering their age. The marble blocks have retained their crisp, clean edges. There is some light wear to the patina from age and use on one hind paw (visible in the close-up photos), attesting to the object’s authenticity and age without detracting from its superb aesthetic presence. The photographs form an integral part of the description.

The item will be carefully and securely packed and shipped within 3 business days.