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20th Century Pair of Alabaster and Marble Bookends Sculpture

About the Item

Alabaster and marble bookends representing the figures of monks seated on a throne reading a book in the medieval style, made of marble and alabaster They have a great quality of work in alabaster that can be seen in the figures of the heads, with the detail of their faces, as well as in the hands and feet, as well as the work on the monks' habits. They are characteristic pieces from the south of France, Spain and Italy, when alabaster workshops were used.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Medieval (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU954331251332
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