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Mid-Century Modern Copper and Pewter Bookends Signed Nelson

$1,200per set
£914.42per set
€1,054.58per set
CA$1,704.36per set
A$1,831.24per set
CHF 982.46per set
MX$21,574.10per set

About the Item

These whimsical bookends depict two human figures running on human hamster wheels. The figures themselves are pewter, and the bookends are copper. Artist signed on both bookends.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Pewter
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    patina / spots of wear to the copper.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU144426003373

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