Rare & Stylish Pair of 1920s Porcelain French Art Deco Risque Dancer Bookends

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Rare & Stylish Pair of 1920s Porcelain French Art Deco Risque Dancer Bookends

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These Art Deco risque dancers (or 'Moulin Rouge') bookends are very rare and very pretty to look at. This finest quality porcelain pair of female risque dancers from the heydays of the French Art Deco era is another one of our recent great finds and the elegant dancer sculptures are in very good condition. It is amazing, but these rather fragile and all handcrafted bookend sculptures do not have a single chip or crack on or in them. With these stylish performing artists not wearing any tops, these bookends exemplify what a leap forward the (western) world was taking in the 'roaring twenties'. The first owner of a pair like this would have been a wealthy and broad minded male or female. A worldly citizen, so to speak. Their size and design don't make them particularly practical as bookends, but when smartly placed besides some sturdy standing books these works of art are highly decorative and they also make great talking pieces. Have you also noticed the gilt base and highlights in these pure Art Deco sculptures? There is some natural wear to the gilding of the base, because that is where these sculptures will always we touched when they are picked up (because that is the safest way to handle them). Apart from a vagely visible number in the bottom, unfortunately they are not marked, but these quality antiques can only have been made by one of the great French designers and/or sculptors. If you like the great style and the look and feel of these pure French Art Deco bookends as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing (in a custom made box) and free worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are included. Maximum height x width x depth: 7.9 x 5.5 x 2.3 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again). You can shop all our 1000+ listings by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.9 in (20.07 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 2.3 in (5.85 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Paint,Porcelain,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920-1925
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiQQ87692799 FREE SHIPPING1stDibs: LU2341328977012

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