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Pair of Antique Art Deco Carved Alabaster Bookends of Figural Maiden Busts

About the Item

This pair of Art Deco bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920. The bookends are composed of carved alabaster as miniature busts of maidens. The carved sculptures are set on half moon shaped bases.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The nose and top of her head covering shows wear on one of the bookends as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355224597542

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