Pair of bookends Horse Head, ivory white onyx, Mexico, 1970s.
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This pair of bookends, hand-carved in Mexico during the 1970s, is crafted from onyx in a semi-translucent, ivory-white shade with pronounced bands of warm caramel, honey, and amber tones. The stylized horse head forms are minimalist and geometric, their angular manes reflecting both neoclassical inspiration and subtle mid-century modern influences. The bases are solid, softly beveled, and display distinctive natural onyx veining in amber and ochre. A high-gloss finish enhances the depth and luminosity of the stone, offering a smooth, light-reflective surface. Subtle variations between the two pieces indicate artisanal craftsmanship. Dimensions are approximately: height 18 cm, width 7 cm, depth 11 cm. Condition: excellent, with no visible chips or repairs, and only minimal traces of age.
The onyx horse heads conjure the spirit of 1970s Mexican craftsmanship—a period when the refinement of natural stone and simplicity of form stood in quiet contrast to the rise of mass industrial production. Angular manes break the gentle lines of the creamy onyx, while golden veining gives each head its own individual temper, as though each retains the memory of Mexican sunlight and the calm of a bygone study. Their understated, geometric execution is a nod to both the sculptural heritage of classicism and the discipline of modernism, making these bookends seem like silent sentinels among collections of treasured volumes.
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Height18 cm
Depth11 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height18 cm
Depth11 cm
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