This ceramic bookend from the 1930s is crafted from fine clay and finished with a semi-gloss, ivory-white glaze. Both the base and the upright share a uniform creamy tone, while the sitting dog figurine stands out with hand-painted black spots and subtle pinkish accents on the paws and around the mouth. The dog is rendered in a stylized, expressive Art Deco manner – simplified yet lively, with strongly defined contours and playful character typical of interwar decorative arts. The bookend measures 13.5 cm in height, 13 cm in width, and 10 cm in depth. Its surface is smooth, with visible, delicate brushstrokes in the glaze. The item is preserved in very good condition, showing no chips, cracks, or evidence of restoration, with the original paintwork intact.
The poised silhouette of the bookend and the charmingly naïve expression of the dog evoke the spirit of the 1930s—a time when decorative objects served both practical and symbolic roles in daily life. The gentle contrast between glossy ivory and dark painterly details suggests the optimism and subtlety of urban interiors of the era, telling a story of an object that both safeguarded beloved books and softened the contours of a bookshelf. This bookend reflects the lasting voice of Art Deco—where objects were meant to ‘speak’ through shape and detail rather than flourish, always present, yet never overbearing.
This bookend could be paired with classic leather-bound volumes or contemporary literature arranged on a minimalist shelf. Its ivory tone would adapt well to Art Deco-inspired settings as well as eclectic, collector-focused interiors that value the play of contrast. It may be placed against darker wood or among neutral, matte textiles, allowing the playful dog motif to gain presence and the piece itself to stand as a subtle yet
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Height13 cm
Depth10 cm
Width13 cm
Dimension details
Width13 cm
Height13 cm
Depth10 cm
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