H .MOREAU - H Moreau - Bookends (2) - Portor Marble - Bookcase

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Two Art Deco bookends in Régule and Portor marble from France, signed H. Moreau, each 17 cm high, 10 cm wide and 18 cm deep, in very good condition with signs of age; weight 3200 g.

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Magnificent Art Deco bookends.
Both with a signature 'H Moreau'.

Beautiful design by the famous French sculptor Hippolyte Moreau.
Hippolyte Moreau, born in Dijon on April 1, 1832, and died in Neuilly-sur-Seine on January 4, 1926, was a French sculptor.
He was one of the most renowned French sculptors of his time and well after.
Very rare bookshelves.
The two sculptures depicting metal art terriers with dark silver patina on veined portoro marble, see photos. Both are in good condition with signs of wear from time passed.

Condition: very good overall, with minor signs of age consistent with the item's age; see photos that are part of the description.

Packaging will be done with great care and items will be well protected, shipped within 3 business days.

Thank you for your visit.

Magnificent Art Deco bookends.
Both with a signature 'H Moreau'.

Beautiful design by the famous French sculptor Hippolyte Moreau.
Hippolyte Moreau, born in Dijon on April 1, 1832, and died in Neuilly-sur-Seine on January 4, 1926, was a French sculptor.
He was one of the most renowned French sculptors of his time and well after.
Very rare bookshelves.
The two sculptures depicting metal art terriers with dark silver patina on veined portoro marble, see photos. Both are in good condition with signs of wear from time passed.

Condition: very good overall, with minor signs of age consistent with the item's age; see photos that are part of the description.

Packaging will be done with great care and items will be well protected, shipped within 3 business days.

Thank you for your visit.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3200 g
Marble type
Portor Marble
Title additional information
Bookcase
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
H .MOREAU
Designer/Artist/Maker
H Moreau
Material
Marble, Spelter
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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