Pair of bookends, Art Deco, black marble, silver metal, by M. Font, France, 1930s
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This pair of bookends, designed by Maurice Font in France in the early 1930s, epitomizes Art Deco in the decorative arts of the interwar period. Each bookend is constructed in a geometric 'L' shape, with sharp lines and a distinctly modernist sensibility. The bases are crafted from polished black marble, featuring prominent white and beige veining that is accentuated by the stone’s glossy, reflective finish. Mounted atop each marble base is a sculptural fish figure, cast in white metal and finished with a silvered patina that has naturally oxidized over time. The fish forms are highly stylized—simplified and angular, with finely detailed fins and eyes. A discreet designer’s signature, “M. Font,” is inscribed on one fin. The construction is meticulous, with crisp marble edges and firmly attached metal figures. The set is preserved in very good vintage condition, with no visible damage or chips—only minor, natural signs of age.These bookends channel the voice of an era that sought a striking synthesis of nature and geometry in craftsmanship. The sculpted fish—dynamic yet restrained—seem to narrate a tale from a time when applied arts embraced luxury materials while remaining true to modernist ideals of simplicity and clarity. The marble’s ve
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Height16 cm
Length18 cm
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Height16 cm
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