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Pair of French Cubistic Art Déco Bookends in Ebony-Horn, signed by Hand 1920s

$2,155.93
£1,597.66
€1,800
CA$2,943.26
A$3,274.25
CHF 1,716.40
MX$40,010.56
NOK 21,856.26
SEK 20,574.65
DKK 13,705.04
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Pair of French Art Déco bookends in ebony horn from the 1920s. The objects have a very cubist design, the wedge-shaped base made of dark-stained beech protrudes upwards and the object leans on it in a slightly bent attack position. The bulls, carved from ebony, are straight and parallel to the base. The tail and forehead show a ribbed structure of the fur, otherwise the bull is rather smooth. The horns are made of real horn and form a perfect contrast to the dark animal. Overall, the bookends look very imposing and extremely decorative. Both objects are signed "dankarner, Paris" by hand on the base. One horn is missing a small piece, which can be replaced for an additional charge. (must be re-carved by hand), but we think that it does not detract from the beauty of the old bookends. One tail had a small break and has been fixed firmly, the surface has been re-polished.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 2.64 in (6.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1925
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Salzburg, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2438341595722

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