Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base

Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles. With Patrouilleau foundry mark. Silvered bronze on a marble base. France 1925. Literature: The dictionary of sculptors in bronze, James...

Art Deco bronze deer bookends signed by Georges Raoul Garreau. Marked Bronze. Green patinated bronze. Belgian Black marble base. France 1930. ...

Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety. Bronze with black patina. Portor marble bases. France 1930. Signed A. Kelety with stamped number....

Art Deco bronze dog bookends by Alexandre Kelety Bronze with silver patina. Belgian Black marble bases France 1930. Signed A. Kelety with stamped ...

Attractive pair of cut marble Art Deco triangle bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and some small chips around the corners (please see pictures)...

Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends. Metal heads and smoky and clear glass bases. Not signed but in the style of Murano. Excellent Vintage condition, no chips or cracks, very heavy, ...

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Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide. It was in the early 20th century that meditation became known in Western society. Like many artists, the one who handcrafted the sculptures that were used to create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full of inspiration of all they had witnessed, because certainly back then, they entered a whole new world. The meditating males on these marble based bookends are made of silvered brass and the artist perfectly captured their serene faces, their turban head wear and their relaxed bodies. Sitting with their minds at rest and with their consciousness in the entire body or possibly focussed on breathing only, they would certainly arouse interest with western travelers...