Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909

Highly distinctive and unique, this cylindrical paperweight is decorated on its upper surface with exquisitely detailed sculptural relief: a dove in flight, shown flying over a cluster of clouds and the word "FLIGHT." Although it shows a beautiful bird, storied in mythology and literature, this sculpture also hints at the flight of man, and the curving sides of the piece are decorated with Art Deco geometric forms, sharply incised into the stone. The artist was Brenda Putnam, who used this same image for one side of her well-known bronze medal, also entitled "Flight", issued in 1941 by the Society of Medalists...

Entirely striking and original, this bronze paperweight features two crabs framed by enameled anemone and bits of sea and sand, all highly stylized in the Art Deco manner, and everyt...

Acquired in Paris, France, a beautifully designed and sculpted bronze figure of a bird. A wonderful paperweight or stand alone sculpture. A compliment to any shelf or work station.

Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...