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Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)

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Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau) An attractive pair of matching Art Deco bookends signed Franjou, pseudonym of the famous French sculptor Hippolyte Moreau (1832-1926). Moreau studied under Francois Jouffroy in Paris at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He exhibited at the Salon of French artists from 1863 to 1914, where he received medals for his work. He produced a variety of decorative and everyday objects, including vases, statues, trays and bookends. The stylish bookends are cast in crisp clean spelter with a cold painted green and bronzed effect finish. They stand on marble bases with a high gloss lacquer finish. In good condition with age-related losses to the paintwork - please see the photos. Height: 15 cm Width: 14.5 cm Depth: 8.5 cm Circa: 1930
  • Creator:
    Franjou (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Spelter,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 14771stDibs: LU6751237655942

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