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LEOPOLD ANZENGRUBER - Pair African Women Ceramic Bookends - Austria - C. 1950's

About the Item

LEOPOLD ANZENGRUBER (1912-1979) - Rare pair of extraordinary hand made Mid Century sculptural ceramic bookends - each featuring the sculpted head of a North African woman with large glazed metallic earrings and necklace - textured hair - matte finish throughout - fine quality workmanship and details - signed ANZENGRUBER on the base of each, along with Model No.266 and factory marks - Austria - circa 1950's. Excellent/mint vintage condition - all original - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minimal signs of age and use. Size/Dimensions - Medium - 3 3/4" Wide x 4 1/4" Deep x 5" High (Each - Over-all).
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265241074562

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