Mid-Century Italian Travertine Bookend Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli
By Raymor, Fratelli Manelli
Located in Round Top, TX
Imagine the sleek, geometric lines of the triangular travertine bookend, the natural stone, with its subtle, earthy hues and characteristic pitted texture, understated elegance. Attr...
Travertine, Steel
Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The piece is a companion to another one of our sculptures and we have paired them as bookends. There is one image of this on this description page.
Carrara Marble
$100Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in W 4.13 in D 2.25 in
Viking Glass Fisherman Bust Sculpture, Paperweight or Bookend, United States
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Viking Glass Fisherman Bust Sculpture, Paperweight or Bookend, United States, 20th Century.
Glass, Art Glass
$650
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 12 in
2 Large Neoclassical Silver Holloware Figural Cherub Angel Bookends Sculptures
Located in Dayton, OH
Cover hollow-ware sculptural angel figurines or bookends. Each boy is seated on a plinth with a tablet in hand and outstretched wings at the backside. A fun addition to any setting...
Metal
English Teign Valley Red Art Glass Sculpture Paper Weight Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
While the glass isn't very heavy, it 'could' be used easily as a paper weight or bookends in the right setting. The price is for our single piece.
Art Glass
$4,500 / set
H 7.68 in W 7.49 in D 2.56 in
Art Deco Laurent Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture, c 1930, France
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Georges H. Laurent horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art deco stylized bookends.
Marble, Bronze
$420 / set
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
Soapstone
$4,800 / set
H 6.89 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco Jacques Cartier Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture, c 1930, France
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Jacques Cartier horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art deco stylized bookends.
Marble, Bronze
$1,990 / set
H 6.03 in W 3.35 in D 4.85 in
Art Deco Grisby Bear Sculpture Bronze Bookends, France, circa 1925
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Grisby bear bronze bookends, France, circa 1925. Mounted over brown marble base. signed Ch.
Bronze
$680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
1960's Modernist Abstract Italian Carved Alabaster Owl Bookends Sculpture Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful pair of matching Modernist abstract Italian hand carved alabaster Owl figural bookends sculptures. These date from the 1960's. Made of solid alabaster.
Alabaster
$395
H 5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Barbara Hepworth Style Marble Sculpture Single Bookend Eye Iris Biomorphic Form
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small Marble Table Sculpture. Very nice form, no signature or markings. W 6.5 x D 3 x H 5 in
Carrara Marble
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Female Nude Bookends, Rare Bronze Sculptures by Max Kalish, Paris Foundry
By Max Kalish 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finished with a gorgeous, deep green-black patina with mossy highlights, this rare pair of bronze bookends depicting seated female nudes was sculpted by Max Kalish, best known for hi...
Bronze
$1,500 / set
H 7.75 in W 10.75 in D 9 in
Pair of Vintage Oversized Tessellated Stone Jax / Jacks Sculptures or Bookends
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two Hollywood Regency-Style jax/jacks sculptures composed of tessellated stone - one black, one beige, made for the Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills (Philippines, ca. late ...
Stone
$675Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 10 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair of Antique Solid Bronze Fighting Cocks or Roosters/BookEnds.Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1791 Large pair of French Solid Bronze fighting cocks or roosters. Great as sculptural pieces 10.5x8x6" 8x10x6.5"
Bronze
$3,800 / set
H 6.5 in W 7 in D 2.63 in
Rare Pair of “Terriers” Bookends Bronze Sculpture by Edith Baretto Parsons
By Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Part of Parsons' series of playful terrier dogs, this is a highly desirable original pair that have remained together since being issued by the Gorham foundry. So often we find these...
Bronze
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Deer Sculpture with Wooden Base, circa 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends slim deer sculpture with wooden base. They have the Hagenauer style.
Bronze
$1,999 / set
H 7.09 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in
Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900.
Bronze
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 3 in
Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of cast iron musicians, men, and woman the pair had a label that read made in Italy but it got lost.
Iron
$810 / set
H 6.1 in W 5.1 in D 3.2 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small, but coolest pair of bear bookends. Thanks to the wonderful bears, these hand-carved bookends from the 1930s are an absolute joy to own and look. These sculptural bookends hav...
Glass, Wood
French Carved Modernist Bookend
Located in Forest Hills, NY
French modernist carved wooden bookend in the form of a cubist head, mid-20th century. Carved from joined blocks of wood with a dark stained finish.
Wood
$1,151
H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 5.52 in
Antique Art Deco Sculpture Mice Signed H. Moreau Metal Bakelite Marble Bookends
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Munich, DE
The two beautiful mice have been cast out of spelter and are silver plated. The little creatures are playing with a deep red ball made out of bakelite. Mice and balls are mounted on...
Marble, Metal
$1,087 / set
H 6.9 in W 5.3 in D 4.9 in
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...
Wood, Oak
$1,410 / set
H 8 in W 4.75 in D 3 in
Early 1900 Hand-Carved and Stylized Dogs Playing Fetch Sculptures, Pair Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Go fetch!! These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when they have just fetched an object. They can't wait for you to take the stick or bal...
Fruitwood
$2,500
H 8.51 in W 3.55 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920
By Maximilien Louis Fiot
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco West Highland Terrier Bookends by Maximilian Fiot, c. 1920. A superb pair of bronze bookends depicting West Highland terriers in different poses, exquisitely cast using the...
Marble, Bronze
Limes Bookends by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Limes bookends by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 25 x 25 x H 41 cm Materials: Fiberglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ?
Fiberglass
$2,840 / set
H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. France c 1925
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco gilt bronze rabbit, hare sculpture bookends - Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Mounted over Black Belgium marble Bases.
Bronze
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’
By TASCHEN, Duffy London, Tom of Finland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load - Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some ...
Resin
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’
By Tom of Finland, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load- Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some Pl...
Resin
Bookends with horses, USA 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bookend patinated metal depicting horses at the rails. America end of 19th century.
Metal
Vintage Glass Elephant Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury glass elephant pair of bookends designed by Joel Myers for Blenko. Made of dense textured glass with an elephant design. Sculptural, unique and whimsical. Each is handcraf...
Glass
Marble Plinth or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A substantial light gray marble plinth for sculpture, etc., for use as a bookend, in the Modern or Minimalist style, circa late-20th century.
Marble
Pair of Bookends – Calcite
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bring a natural and refined touch to your interior with this pair of calcite bookends. Each piece is unique, reflecting the stone’s subtle shades — from soft pink to luminous green —...
Rock Crystal
Pair of Bronze Monkey and Green Marble Bookends
By California Art Bronze Foundry, LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fun and funky bookends have monkeys on each bookend with hats on and mounted on green marble bases. The condition is very good.
Bronze
Pragma Sculpure Set of 2 Bookends
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends Pragma Sculpure Set of 2, with all structure in solid bronze in green finish. A/ L30xD17xH27cm. B/ L33xD17xH28cm.
Bronze
20th Century, Art Deco elephant bookends
By Ferdinand Preiss
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in the shape of 2 sitting Elephants, solid bronze, Vienna 1920, good condition
Bronze
Modern Steel and Aluminum Sculptural Bookends
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
The Mountains: modern steel and aluminum sculptural bookends by Erik Johnson of APD. Solid steel plates and burnished aluminum are combined to form these bold statement pieces. 1 ...
Aluminum, Steel
Il Corpo Bookends by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Il Corpo Bookends by Marcela Cure Dimensions: Upper W 19 x D 16.5 x H 31 cm / Lower W 22 x D 18 x H 31 cm Materials: Resin and Stone Composite Our Il Corpo sculpture is a set of...
Stone
Bookends with Pekingese Dogs, France 1915
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of enameled metal bookends dipicting a Pekingese dog breed. France circa 1915.
Metal
Hand-Carved African Bookends, Figurative, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Figurative bookends hand carved African West-coast 1960-70's depicting a man and women. They are priced and sold as a set.
Wood
19th C Bronze Horse Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th C bronze Horse bookends Measure 2 deep x 4.5 high x 5wide.
Bronze
$188Sale Price / set|64% Off
H 8.67 in W 2.76 in D 4.34 in
Crystal Elephant Bookends, Hollywood Regency Style, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two adorable little Elephants. 1980. Hollywood Regency style. Chrystal glass with 24-carat gold. Very nice bookends. Excellent condition. Smaller one height 19 cm, width 6 cm, depth...
Crystal
Pair of 1930 Bookend with Parakeets
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of 1930 parakeet bookends, 17 cm high, 13 cm wide and 8 cm deep. Additional information: Material: Marble & onyx, Spelter.
Marble
Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of French Lion and Tiger Bookends A pair of bookends. Each bookend features a metallic sculpture of a big cat, with one being a lion and the other a tiger.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bookends, French, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these very stylish pair of Art Deco bookends depicting two Antelope climbing on a wall of black ebonised wood. Originating from France and dating to the 19...
Wood, Ebony
Belle marble bookend with brass jester
Located in Firenze, FI
Add a touch of playfulness to your living space with our striking marble bookend featuring a brass jester. Not only is it a unique and eye-catching piece, but it's also practical for...
Marble, Brass
Belle marble bookend with brass jester
Located in Firenze, FI
Add a touch of playfulness to your living space with our striking marble bookend featuring a brass jester. Not only is it a unique and eye-catching piece, but it's also practical for...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Carved Soapstone Scholar- Warrior Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Substantial hand carved soapstone Asian warrior sculptures, most commonly used as bookends.
Soapstone
Belle marble bookend with brass dolphins
Located in Firenze, FI
Add a touch of sophistication and style to your home decor with our elegant marble bookend featuring brass dolphins. This unique and chic piece is perfect for holding your books in p...
Marble, Brass
Limousin Pair of Art Deco Bookends
By Limousin
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends in spelter with bronze and green patina on a sea green marble base, representing borzoi. Small old restoration on one of the corners of the base. Signed o...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bookends with Gazelles, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Pair of opposing bookends in brass with stylized leaping gazelles, mounted on dark marble plinths.
Marble, Brass
Max Le Verrier - Pair Of Gazelle Bookends
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of Art Deco style bookends in green patinated spelter representing leaping gazelles. They rest on a black marble base. They are signed "M. LeVerrier" and are in good condition w...
Marble, Spelter
1930's Art Deco Seated Cat Bookends
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare Art Deco Seated Cat Bookends This rare pair of highly sculptural Art Deco cat bookends captures the elegance and stylized beauty of feline form, reflecting the sleek, modern a...
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Rosenthal, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that can adapt to your style as sculpture...
Blown Glass
Pair Of Antelope Bookends, Bronze, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of antelope bookends: the antelopes are in bronze, the bases are in bronze colour patinated steel Art Deco Wear of time on the patina Height 24 cm 14.5 x 9.5cm
Bronze, Steel
Vintage Coastal Regency Solid Brass Pineapple Bookends – Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage solid brass pineapple bookends bringing all the Coastal Regency and Palm Beach charm. Featuring sculptural pineapple forms with beautifully detailed textur...
Brass
Walter von Nessen “Cat” Bookend/Object in Brass
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural Art Deco “Cat” bookend/object designed by Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company. Made in brass, the simple feline silhouette captures the elegance ...
Brass
Small Il Corpo Bookends by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Il Corpo bookends by Marcela Cure Dimensions: Upper W 23 x D 12 x H 14 cm / Lower W 17 x D 11 x H 21 cm Materials: resin and stone composite Our Il Corpo sculpture is a se...
Stone
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