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Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted by Jean Francois Millet - farmers harvesting in the fields and farmers praying over a basket. They are marked on the back with "REAL BRONZE" and numbered 9977.
Titled on the bottom "The Gleaners" and "The Angelus"
Original felt on bases.
4.75"H x 5.25"W x 2.25"D (each)
Jean Francois Millet: 1814 - 1875, was a Barbizon School painter known for showing in his works the devoutness of French farm laborers.
Judd Co.
Morton Judd established the Judd...
Category
American American Craftsman Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Distinct Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Distinct Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s
This is a wonderful pair of art deco bookends. Designed in a very distinct art deco fashion, these will hold your books very elegant...
Category
European Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides.
This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Category
European Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Arts
Crafts Bronze Seahorse Bookends, Attributed to E.T. Hurley, c.1920
By E.T. Hurley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arts & Crafts Bronze Seahorse Bookends, Attributed to E.T. Hurley, c.1920
Dimensions (each): 5.5" H × 5.5" W × 1.5" D
Materials: Cast bronze with or...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Copper Arts
Crafts Style Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique pair of copper Arts & Crafts style bookends, circa 1930s. Each piece is in good vintage condition measuring approximately 2"D x 3.25W x 4"H; they feature a mix of copper an...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with vulture birds by Max Le Verrier. Art Deco metal with lovely Silver plated patina on Belgian Black marble base, France, circa 1930
This model is...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal
Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
$2,500 / set
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s.
Wear consistent with age...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and original set of bookends from Frankart. This set is genuine from the early days of this Brooklyn manufacturer. This art deco representation Russian greyhounds brings t...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends.
Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and details sculpture.
Great to use as bookends, pa...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Nickel Horse Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco satin nickel horse bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co., circa 1930s. The solid nickel bookends on a black ni...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Cat
Dog Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Cat and dog. The Art Deco spirit at its best. A discreet cubism underlines the perfect lines of our two friends. Spelter and marble. Each - H...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century Art Déco bronze and marble lions couple bookends by Émile Carlier, France
By: Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier
Mater...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend.
If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...
Category
European Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood, Oak
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco bookends, with sculptures of dogs, probable Dansih dogs. The figurines are made of patinated spelter (zinc alloy). The plinths are...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Louis Fontinelle French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Pierrot Bookends 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Crackle-Glaze Pierrot Bookends by Louis Fontinelle, France, ca. 1920.
Charming pair of French Art Deco polychrome crackle-glaze ceramic bookends by Louis Fontinelle,...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bookends Bronze Elephants Sitting with Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Elephant bookends. The bookends are early 20th Century and are well made, and full of cheer, engaging in books of their own.
The patinated bookends tell a great story and w...
Category
Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Bookends German Art Deco Bauhaus Era Turned Walnut Wood Signed
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Highly decorative set of two German Art Deco Bauhaus Era bookends made by "Werkkunst Herford" in the late 1920s to early 1930s.
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
$524 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous pair of French Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925. Very desired Toucans holding Sphere model.
Made out of Nero Marquina black marble & spelter with amazing patina...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of bronze clad monk reading / scholar bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1930s. These stunning bookends are in very good vintage condition (small hairline crack in the ba...
Category
American Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / Bookends / Alabaster / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage
Two French Art Deco bookends in hand carved alabaster with amber glass eyes. Both owls sit on a base. This ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends.
Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures carvings.
A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand...
Category
Indian Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco hare or rabbit bookends designed by A. Becquerel and signed by foundry Etling Paris.
1920s. Very nice animal sculptures.
We have specialized ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s
An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal
A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco period bookends with birds figurines on a black marble plinth. These are made of spelter, patinated in gold and bronze color. The figurines are marked 'TEDD...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Fishes Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a combination of spelter, glass, and marble, these bookends showcase the clean lines...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain. The design depict...
Category
American Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Iron
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
Located in Doylestown, PA
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub
Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous pair of high-quality patinated bronze American Art Deco period bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa mid-1920s, #7072, tilted "Cherub And Butterfly".
Created in the early 20th century, the beautifully detailed works depict sculptural high relief figures of classical winged cherub putti seated among leaves, each enchanting putti holding a closed book, while their raised hands grasp butterflies. The naturalistic base with floral vines and a frog on each, backing to large book form, detailed book bindings with elegantly aged dull gilt finish, and green felt covered bases.
Provenance / Acquisition:
A fine and magnificent private estate in Greenwich, Connecticut
Acquired from the reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries, Greenwich, Connecticut
Maker:
Ronson's Art Metal Works, founded by Louis V. Aronson (1869-1940) in the 1800s, was a leader and pioneer in the manufacture of fine decorative metalwares into the 1930s, producing a diverse selection of beautifully designed bookends, figural lighters, hood ornaments, figurines, lamps, and more.
Dimensions: (approx)
6.5" High, 4.5" Wide, 4.5" Deep (each)
History:
Louis Aronson while still a student in the mid 1880s, registered his first patent for the electroplating of metal. In 1886, he sold his patent, raising $5,000, to start the Art Metal Company in New York City. The following year, he moved the company to Newark, NJ and changed the name to Art Metal Works.
Ronson is best known for cigarette lighters, he invented the “safety match” in 1897, and the first mechanical cigarette lighter in 1910. But it was throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Ronson Art Metal Works became one of the most prolific and creative of all artistic bookend producers. In 1915, he copyrighted his first pair of bookends, and by 1936 had over 150 copyrighted bookends in his company catalog. By 1928 the company was traded on the American stock exchange...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Crescent Moon
Brass Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bakelite crescent moon and brass Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co., circa 1930s. The bookends have a black bakelite crescent moon siitting o...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period, Circa 1920.
These bookends are individ...
Category
Chinese Folk Art Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Soapstone
Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
By A.E.L.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix.
We have specialized i...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1920s Brass Figurative Bookends with White Onyx Base
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of vintage brass and white onyx bookends dates to the 1920s and are clearly inspired by Rodin's 'The Thinker.' From time to time, similar bookends will surface, but differi...
Category
American Modern Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of Springer Spaniel bookends. An English, onyx marble and cast metal ornamental dog book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 19...
Category
British Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble
French Art Deco Rare Cubist Carved Wood Bookends of Lions
Located in CA, CA
Stunning French Cubist carved wood bookends depicting lions.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Pompeian Bronze Co Bronze Clad Figurative Bookends, 1920s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Heavy pair of vintage bronze plated bookends depict a seated scholar reading a book. The bookends are attributed to Pompeian Bronze Co, who were manufacturing this style of bookends...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution Ship Wheel Bookends Ironside, C. 1927
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends resting on rectangular bases, " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Arts
Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, solid wooden blue collar workers bookends.
If you or your friends have a house from the Arts & Crafts period than this unique pair could be the perfect gift. These hand carved, hard working men sculptures...
Category
European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Art Deco PAIR of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood.
Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Agate Geode Brown White Natural Specimen Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial white and brown agate geode natural specimen sculpture piece. A nice standalone decorative object on a cocktail table, shelf, on top of books, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" Dep...
Category
Organic Modern Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Agate
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph Cast Bronze Bookends, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the century Art Nouveau Nude Female Nymph bronze bookend pair featuring young nymphs each holding a tambourine.
Circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Tiffany Studio New York Bronze Buddha Bookends No. 1025
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique signed bronze bookends.
By Tiffany Studios of New York, NY.
In bronze.
Pattern no. 1025.
Each with a Buddha design.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany design!
Da...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends featuring Scottish Terriers Dogs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a set of Art Deco bookends featuring Scottish Terriers. The Scottie is very detailed and the silvered bronze patina is a great. The base is a dark green marble that just makes those dogs "pop".
Wonderful cast silvered Bronze scottie dog bookends...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900.
This enchanting bronze sculpture is the object of many sailors dreams. Silvered bronze sculptures of a merm...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not drilled for finger grips, perhaps because of the split s...
Category
English Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Art
Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman.
This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...
Category
Dutch Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome "Dante" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome "Dante" bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1930s. The bookends are in good to fair antique condition with a great patina and measure 7"W x 6.25"D ...
Category
American Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Antique Bookends, Marble With Goose Sculptures, France, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bookends with sculptures of two goose on a marble base.
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Zinc
Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century pair of figural lion head and paws bookends. This is a very nice pair of 3 dimensional lion bookends. The pair is from the 1930's depicting figural lions protrudin...
Category
Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Scottie Dog Bookends, English Beech, Book Rests, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful pair of antique Scottie dog bookends. An English, figural book rest in beech, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Brim...
Category
British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Beech
German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd dog sculpture bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin.
Dog Animalier Art Deco Sculpture Bookends in Marble and Silvered Metal. Pair of large Silvered Metal Sculptures of two ...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco PAIR of Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal Marble Bases, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful PAIR of good quality French Bookends of two metal bronzed swans on marble bases, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1930.
Each swan has been well modelled w...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Amsterdam School wooden Bookends, 1930
s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Art Deco Amsterdam School Bookends, Netherlands, 1930s. Made of solid oak in simple yet stylish and well-proportioned Gothic shapes. Very good original condition. Free worldw...
Category
Dutch Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Oak
Art Deco period Walnut Flower inlayed Bookrest / Bookend
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful original Art Deco bookshelf. Beautifully decorated with marquetry inlay with fine wood types, such as walnut and light fruitwood types.
A beautiful piece of craftsmanship...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Bronze Clad Cherub Art Deco Bookends by Art Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze clad cherub Art Deco bookends by Art Bronze, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation an...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
$340 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small, but coolest pair of bear bookends.
Thanks to the wonderful bears, these hand-carved bookends from the 1930s are an absolute joy to own and look. These sculptural bookends have a warm and...
Category
European Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Chrome
Glass Double Condiment Server with Spoons by Chase
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco chrome & white glass double condiment server with spoons by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The piece is in very good to excellent vintage conditio...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Chrome
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 1900 Sante Mingazzi Naif Italian Art Deco Wrought Iron Birds Bookends
Located in Brescia, IT
2 Art Deco Bookends
Sante Mingazzi
Italy, Early 1900
Birds Iron Bookends
"Mingazzi Bologna" engraved
Category
Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wrought Iron
Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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