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Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Bookends Two Reading Men

$517.10per set
£376.39per set
€430per set
CA$703.83per set
A$787.27per set
CHF 409.70per set
MX$9,691.61per set
NOK 5,212.26per set
SEK 4,890.12per set
DKK 3,272.39per set
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About the Item

These beautifully hand carved wooden bookends feature sculptures of two sitting and reading man, an older and younger man that could be a teacher and a student. Both sit leaning on supports that are carved in the form of books. Slightly toned in green, brown, and red colors. These adorable bookends will make a wonderful accent on a bookshelf, mantel, or console table. Great gift idea for a student or teacher, or a passionate reader. Dimensions: Height 15 cm / 5.9 in, width 17 cm / 6.7 in, depth 9 cm / 3.54 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Black Forest (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition with very slight signs of age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barntrup, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4268121565182

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