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1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

$450per set
£338.60per set
€391.18per set
CA$631.79per set
A$682.54per set
CHF 363.12per set
MX$8,212.82per set
NOK 4,597.84per set
SEK 4,204.85per set
DKK 2,922.32per set

About the Item

Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze. Executed in relief, they depict an artist or scribe and a potter at work dressed in classic draped attire. Cold-painted in polychrome, with copper over white metal and finished with bronze. The pair is nicely weighted to secure heavier books. Marked on back "Graphic Arts" and "Pompeian Bronze."
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Width: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Copper,Metal,Paint,Cold-Painted,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good condition consistent with age and use. Minor paint loss/fading in areas.
  • Seller Location:
    Doylestown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6479246470542

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