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Pair of Antique Animalier Bookends, French, Spelter, Onyx, Lecourtier, Victorian

$1,830.27per set
£1,345per set
€1,580.15per set
CA$2,514.48per set
A$2,807.18per set
CHF 1,470.92per set
MX$34,362.62per set
NOK 18,680.69per set
SEK 17,613.52per set
DKK 11,792.83per set

About the Item

This is a pair of antique animalier bookends. A French, spelter bronze dog bust mounted upon red onyx by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking decorative appeal from one of the 19th century's most heralded animal sculptors Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order throughout Superior craftsmanship to each portrait, realised in quality spelter bronze Representing a spaniel and a hound, with deep hues and appealing tonality Mounted skilfully upon cool red onyx, with a beautiful coral-pink palette Exceptional detail to each dog, with fine fur and collar detail Lecourtier's signature resplendent upon the collar of the hound Protective leather pads cushion the base of each bookend This is a fascinating pair of antique animalier bookends, with excellent dog portraits presented beautifully upon weighty onyx rests. A treat for any shelf or mantelpiece. Delivered polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: spaniel width: 11.5cm (4.5'') spaniel depth: 13cm (5'') spaniel height: 20cm (7.75'') hound width: 12.5cm (5'') hound depth: 12cm (4.75'') hound height: 20cm (7.75'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.89861stDibs: LU2645332862692

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