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Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922
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Rare 1922 Louis Vincent Aronson Art Deco Elephant Head Bookends – Sculptural Metal with Cold-Painted Details
This striking pair of Art Deco elephant head bookends by renowned designer Louis Vincent Aronson, dated 1922, showcases the bold geometry and exotic motifs characteristic of the Art Deco movement. Each bookend features a sculptural elephant head, rendered in solid metal with prominent ears and cold-painted tusks, mounted atop a stylized pile of stone on a geometric base with a pentagon-shaped back. The cold-painted detailing adds depth and contrast to the composition, making these pieces as decorative as they are functional.
Louis Vincent Aronson, the celebrated inventor and founder of the Ronson company, was best known for his innovations in metalwork and design. While widely recognized for his luxury lighters, Aronson also created a series of sculptural decorative objects in the 1920s, which have become highly collectible today. His work reflects the technological optimism and exotic influences that defined early 20th-century design.
In Art Deco décor, elephants were popular symbols of strength, wisdom, and protection, often featured in both fine and decorative arts. Their grandeur and sculptural form translated well into the streamlined, stylized aesthetic of the era, making them an iconic choice for design objects like these bookends.
Bookends played an important role in 1920s and 1930s interiors, not only serving a functional purpose but acting as decorative statements on desks, shelves, and mantels. This pair is a beautiful example of how everyday items were elevated to artful status during the machine age.
Stamped “LV Aronson 1922” at the back of the base, these bookends are in excellent vintage condition with only minor paint loss to the tusks and general wear to the original felt bases — expected with age and use. The weight and quality of the casting speak to their enduring craftsmanship.
- Creator:Louis Vincent Aronson (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1922
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Slight loss to paint at the tips of the tusks. General wear to bottom felts.
- Seller Location:Red Lion, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10258244455692
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