Pair of bookends, Art Deco, ivory white porcelain, Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia, 1920s.
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 1995
This pair of porcelain bookends, produced in the 1920s by the Ditmar Urbach manufactory in Turn-Teplitz, Czechoslovakia, is a quintessential example of Art Deco functional ceramics created for export to the USA. Each bookend is crafted from glazed and hand-painted porcelain, featuring a stylized fish motif. The primary hue is a warm ivory white, enriched by subtle red-orange spots and fine black lines highlighting the eyes, mouths, and fins of the fish. The glossy, crackle-glaze finish lends a gentle texture reminiscent of fish scales or water ripples. The design is defined by geometric, clean lines and right angles, with harmonious proportions and the fish figures centrally placed on the base. The underside bears the 'Made in Czechoslovakia' mark. The bookends are in excellent condition, with no visible damage, chips, or restoration marks. These bookends echo the spirit of the 1920s, when modernity intertwined with decorative artistry and European porcelain found its way onto American shelves. The stylized fish, framed by precise yet soft contours, evoke the era’s fascination with dynamic, nature-inspired motifs filtered through the geometric lens of Art Deco. The lustrous surface with delicate crackle reflects light like a water surface, while the color accents introduce a sense of playful lightness and visual rhythm. They can be paired with leather or cloth-bound
DIMENSION
Height10 cm
Depth11 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height10 cm
Depth11 cm
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