Pair of bookends, owls, brown, wood, Germany, 1920s
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 1999
This pair of bookends, crafted in Germany around 1920, exemplifies early 20th-century artistry in stained and French-polished wood. The design references both Art Deco and traditional folk motifs: each support takes the form of a closed book, surmounted by a hand-carved owl perched atop an open volume. The primary wood is finished in a warm, honey-brown with a subtle semi-gloss sheen, while the owls appear lighter than the deeper, chocolate-brown bases. The owls’ eyes are accented with small red glass or painted inserts for a vivid focal point. Hand-carved details are visible in the owls’ feathers and on the pages, lending a tactile, artisanal quality. The stepped, slightly elevated bases add an architectural dimension, and the construction is solid, with precisely joined corners and no visible hardware. Dimensions: 15 × 15 × 10 cm. Condition is excellent — only gentle traces of age are present, with no visible chips or cracks and a well-preserved original patina. These bookends evoke the quiet dignity of German craftsmanship from the early 1920s, an era when the owl—symbol of wisdom and learning—was a familiar motif in cultured homes. The carved birds, with their attentive gaze and poised wings, tell a story of a world where books represented not only knowledge but also status and an appreciation for craft. The delicate sheen of the wood and geometric stylization of the
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Height15 cm
Depth15 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height15 cm
Depth15 cm
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