Bookends - Wood - Catholic bookends

Gorgeous pair of hand-carved wooden bookends from Spain (the 1960s) to view, inspired by the famous Lewis chessmen. In Spain these figures are often referred to as the Reyes Católicos (the Catholic Royal Couple, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon).

Features and origin

• Design and inspiration. The queen’s pose (left, hand to her face) and the king’s (right, a sword on his lap) are directly based on the 12th‑century Lewis chessmen made of walrus ivory.

• Material and craftsmanship. The figurines are hand-carved from dark, solid wood and are usually about 21 centimeters tall.

• Function. Thanks to the flat back and heavy wood, they’re designed as decorative bookends, popularized as Spanish artisan souvenirs in the 1950s and 1960s.

Dimensions: listed with the photos.

Condition: in good condition, of course signs of use see photos.

Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light; the color may vary. Atmosphere shots shown (AI)

They are well packaged and shipped by registered mail.

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