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Bronze Elephant Bookends

1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Bronze Elephant bookends. Heavy Bronze. Beautiful Patina.
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

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Bronze

1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends
1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends
H 5.5 in W 6 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant bookends. The pair are very handsome and ready to hold some of your
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Jennings Brothers Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of bronze elephant bookends was manufactured by Jennings Brothers in 1920s-1930s. Both
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco bronze bookend, circa 1920s. An uncommon large size, depicting an elephant leaning forward
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 24
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bookends Acrobat Elephants Set of Two in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends set of two acrobat elephants in hand-carved solid bronze on black porcelain base. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Bookends

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Bronze

2 Vintage Bronze Lucky Elephant Raised Trunk Bookends Paperweights 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of cast bronze bookends in the shape of Asian / Indian elephants saddled with fringed rug and
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Late 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Continental Patinated Copper Elephant Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental (possibly Austrian - 20th Century) bronze-patinated copper bookends in the form
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20th Century European Bookends

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Copper

Art Deco Bookends with Elephants in Bronze by Louis-Albert Carvin, France 1930s
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin Elephants Bronze with original patina Portormarble base "L
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of patinated bronze bookends with black marble base representing two elephants by french
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Bookends by Ary Bitter
French Bronze Bookends by Ary Bitter
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
By Pierre Fortin
Located in NANTES, FR
Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble. In the style of Bugatti
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends signed H Fady in Bronze
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends signed H Fady in Bronze A delightful pair of bronze and marble
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925
By R. Patrouilleau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice paire of bronze Art Deco bookends, elephant with bird. Signed R. Patrouilleau. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze, "Elephants", After Models by Ary Bitter
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of bookends in patinated bronze. "Elephants". After models by Ary Bitter (1883-1960). Lost wax
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20th Century European Other More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Other

Pair of Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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By Andrew Hughes
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2010s American Modern Bookends

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Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable elephant sculpture expertly crafted in bronze with a lush patina, ambitious attention to detail, and a dramatic near life size scale.
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Vintage Majolica Staffordshire Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bookends - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of vintage majolica Staffordshire Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Bookends. The black and white dogs with a red collars rest their paws on green and yellow bamboo balls...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Pair of French Art Deco Marble Onyx Bookends Planters
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very substantial and versatile pair of art deco planter bookend sculptures. These heavy, vintage marble bookends or vases have been crafted into a striking design with multiple uses ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Chrome

Ferdinando Vichi Lifesize Marble Figure "Apollo Belvedere"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Post Modern White Enamel Bookends- a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Post modern metal bookends with white enamel paint. Sleek and simple design perfect for keeping your books standing tall. Not entirely sure of the exact manufacture date, but believe...
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Late 20th Century English Post-Modern Bookends

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Metal, Enamel

Murano Hand Blown Glass Mid Century Modern Elephant Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Murano hand-blown glass with gold leaf inclusions elephant sculpture - produced in Venice, Italy, circa the 1960s. Handwritten signed: Murano Glass Attributed to Barovier & Toso d...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

The elephant was just pearfect 2/40 - playful, contemporary, bronze sculpture
By Gillie and Marc Schattner
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The noble African giant—the elephant has long been a favourite subject for the delightful art of Gillie and Marc. Gillie grew up in Zambia where she acquired a deep appreciation for ...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Dark Green & Multicolored Elephant Garden Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden seat. Background color is dark green with accents of gold, white, pink and light blue.
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

French Art Deco Sculpture Bookends Satyr´s by Carlier, 1920
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco bookends sculptures signed Carlier depicting a young satyrs or Fauns. Émile Joseph Carlier (1849-1927) Signature/ Marks: Carlier. Style: Art Deco. Condition: Good or...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin
By L. Carvin
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930. Green patinated regula representing Napoleon on a chair. Sea green marble base, signed on the terrace L. Carvin and founder's stamp on the back ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin
Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
Buddha Riding Three Headed Elephant Bronze Sculpture / Indra on Erawan
Located in San Diego, CA
Well casted, heavy bronze, Buddha riding three headed elephant sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece depicts Indra, Hindu deity (god of rain and thunder), riding a three-headed elephant ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends. Dimensions: 4" x 3.25" x 6.75" (WIdth x Depth x Height)
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Rare Pink & White Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of pink and white geode bookends, circa 1980s. The set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Rock Crystal

Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant sculpture. This small elephant sculpture was handcrafted and hand-painted with several coats of glossy black lacquer and than the ceremonial a...
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Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Statue Vasundhara
Located in Somis, CA
A spectacular piece featuring the Tibetan Bodhisattva Vasundhara, Goddess of wealth and abundance. Seated on double lotus, the multi-faced and multi-armed Buddha is powerful as she i...
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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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French Bronze Elephant Bookends
By Ary Bitter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of bronze elephant bookends with brown patina mounted on wooden stands by French sculptor
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookends

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Bronze

French Bronze Elephant Bookends
French Bronze Elephant Bookends
H 11 in W 6.25 in D 8 in
Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex shipping: $ 165 A pair of bronze elephant bookends by Jean de la Fontinelle on portor
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: 
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends. Artist/ Maker:
 Jean de la Fontinelle
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elephant bookends with felted bottom. A complement to any bookshelf, particularly nice in a
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20th Century Bookends

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant pair of French Art Deco bronze elephant and marble bookends.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco bronze elephant bookends Ary Bitter Susse Freres Foundry, 1920
By Ary Bitter
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive pair of bronze elephant bookends by the famous French artist Ary Bitter. The bronze
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Marcel Pley France 1936
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice pair of silver bronze Art Deco bookends of elephants balancing on a ball. Signed by the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, L. Fontinelle, France, 1930
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A pair of silver plated bronze elephant bookends by Louis Fontinelle on portor marble bases
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Masculine Leather and Bronze Elephant Motiffe Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
leather, bronze elephant heads, and embellished subtle gilding.
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1990s American Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Painted Cast Bookends
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of delightful painted cast bookends by Armor Bronze. Circus elephants balancing on balls on
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Vintage 1930s American Bookends

Pair of Painted Cast Bookends
Pair of Painted Cast Bookends
H 8.75 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Elephant Bronze Bookends by Bernard Johnson
Located in Essex, MA
Gorham foundry. Signed by the artist. Ex Graham Gallery, New York.
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Bookend Sculpture "Pushing Elephant" by Mahonri M. Young, Cast by Gorham
By Gorham CO., Mahonri Young 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. foundry in New York, the Pushing Elephant bookends were one of his most sought-after works. The present
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French Art Deco Pair of Bookends, circa 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Art Deco pair of bookends circa 1930 by Maurice Frecourt (?-1961) Depicting mouses in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Art Deco, Streamline, Cubism Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends, France, 1925
By Antoine Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco - Streamline - Cubist, silvered bronze elephant bookends - designed by Antoine, France
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco bronze elephant bookends by R. Patrouilleau, 1925
By R. Patrouilleau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends by R. Patrouilleau, 1925 Signature: 
R. Patrouilleau editeur
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends Charles Paillet France 1920
By Charles Paillet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze elephant bookends with silver patina on portor marble base. Signed by Charles
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Fantastic Art Deco Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s. Perfect
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 27
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Armor Bronze Indian Elephant Metal Clad Bookends, a Pair
By Armor Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Armor Bronze Indian elephant metal clad bookends - a pair. item features a bronze clad
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bookends

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Bronze

Two "elephants" bookends "in bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Two "elephants" bookends "in bronze, Art Deco style. Circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Bookends

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Bronze

Two "elephants" bookends "in bronze
Two "elephants" bookends "in bronze
H 7.29 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
Bronze and Dark Green Marble Elephant Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of bronze verdigris elephant bookends or decorative objects, circa mid to late
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Mid-20th Century European Bookends

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French, Art Deco Elephant Bookends
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of French Art Deco - Art Nouveau Elephant bookends on green veined marble, circa 1930
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

French, Art Deco Elephant Bookends
French, Art Deco Elephant Bookends
H 4.73 in W 3.75 in D 2.05 in
Amazing Pair of Art Deco Elephant Book Ends from the 1930s
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing pair of Art Deco elephant book ends from the 1930s in oak. The elephants are cast bronze
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Form Bookends
Located in Essex, MA
In the form of an elephants head, signed on back.
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Antique 1880s Japanese Animal Sculptures

Jacques Cartier Art Deco Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Jacques Cartier exceptional pair of Bookends, mounted on two marble bases. Silver plated bronze
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Elephant Bookends with Raised Trunk
Located in Ulm, DE
Elephant bookends with raised trunk Pair of bookends Elephants with raised trunk Spelter with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Art Deco Cast Metal Circus Elephant Library Bookends Bronzed Lucky Book
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco metal bookends in the shape of elephants with raised trunks, front feet balanced
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Beautiful pair of bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1920s. Both spelter elephants wear their
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
Pair of French Art Deco bookends representing two marching elephants. Both bookends are made from
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, 1930s
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, 1930s
H 7.09 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Marble-Bookends with Bronze-Elephants by MARIONNET, France, 1900s
By Albert Marionnet
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends with elephants in two different poses By Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), signed France
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of patinated bronze elephant bookends.
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Vintage 1940s French Sculptures

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Bronze

Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.
Located in Chicago, IL
These are wonderfully sculpted bookends by Bernard Johnson For Gorham.
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.
Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.
H 6.125 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends on Marble Plinths
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of exceptionally sculpted cast bronze and dark patina African elephants mounted on green
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Late 20th Century Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Bronze Elephant Bookends by Mahonri Young
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Mahonri Young 1
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This pair of elephant bookends are cast in bronze with brown patina, and top of base incised with
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

White Elephant Bookend
By George Sellers
Located in New York, NY
bronze as his primary mediums. Large elephant bookend in white plaster finish, handcrafted by artist
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends

Materials

Plaster

White Elephant Bookend
H 9.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Gilded Elephant Bookend
By George Sellers
Located in New York, NY
bronze as his primary mediums. Pair available, sold individually. Large elephant bookend in gilded
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends

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Plaster

Gilded Elephant Bookend
H 9.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Elephant bookends on green marble stands by the critically acclaimed sculptor Ary Bitter
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20th Century French Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
H 10.25 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
"Elephant Bookends" by Charles Robert Knight
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of lovely bronze bookends by this important American sculptor. Please contact us for
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

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Bronze

A Nice Pair of Japanese Elephant Bookends Taisho
Located in New York, NY
Taisho Period (1912 to 1926) elephant bookends were produced from polychromed iron. With some loss to the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Bookends

Art Deco Bookends
Located in East Sussex, GB
A pair of Art Deco bookends in the form of two stylized bronze relief elephants with rich green
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Mid-20th Century French Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends
Art Deco Bookends
H 6.11 in W 5.91 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Bronze Bookend Elephants by Dubanton, French, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of bronze bookend elephants by Dubanton, French circa 1930 This pair of French bronze
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze and Wood Mounted Bookends by Sandy Scott
By Sandy Scott
Located in Pasadena, CA
A stunning Sandy Scott bronze bookends - figural elephants, limited edition. Beautiful bronze
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1990s More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Kneeling Bronze and Gilt Elephants
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb pair of early 20th century Chinese kneeling bronze & gilt elephants in traditional dress
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

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Bronze, Ormolu

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Bronze Elephant Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bronze elephant bookends available for sale. Each of these unique bronze elephant bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and marble. Bronze elephant bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bronze elephant bookends made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bronze elephant bookends over the years, but those made by Georges H. Laurent, Ary Bitter and Jean de la Fontinelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right bookends for You

A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.

Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.

If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.

Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.

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