Pair of bookends Art Deco, black marble, France, 1920s
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This pair of bookends from 1920s France embodies the spirit of Art Deco through the combination of deep, almost black, veined marble bases and sculptural German Shepherd dog figures cast in patinated metal alloy. Measuring 13 × 11 × 7.5 cm, the polished marble surfaces showcase prominent white and light brown veining, lending each piece a unique, natural character. The dogs display a two-tone patina: a dark, nearly black ground offset by warm golden-bronze highlights on the raised details, accentuating the muscular forms and textured fur. The design is unmistakably Art Deco, with stylized geometric lines and a sense of symmetry—each dog sits upright, facing the other, their posture echoing the clean, rectilinear blocks of marble beneath. The craftsmanship is meticulous, with seamless transitions between metal and stone. The overall condition is very good, with no damage to the marble and only a light, natural patina on the metal figures, consistent with their age. These bookends evoke the refined energy of the 1920s, a time when Art Deco brought geometric rhythm and noble materials into Parisian interiors. The German Shepherds, alert and dignified, appear to guard not just books but the order and harmony of the home library. The marble’s lustrous surface catches and reflects light like a fragment of modernist architecture, while the metal dogs’ semi-gloss finish plays with shadows and highlights—a subtle homage to the era’s passion for sensual contrasts. The bookends can be paired with classic leather-bound volumes or contemporary editions against a dark bookshelf backdrop. They suit eclectic libraries or salons where wood, brass, and glass predominate. Consider placing them alongside other period décor—such as a geometric Art Deco
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Height13 cm
Depth11 cm
Width7 cm
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Width7 cm
Height13 cm
Depth11 cm
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