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"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses

$995per set
£752.96per set
€868.40per set
CA$1,389.45per set
A$1,556.63per set
CHF 810.23per set
MX$18,956.79per set
NOK 10,321.19per set
SEK 9,719.65per set
DKK 6,482.47per set
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About the Item

Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and pilasters to either side. The bas relief is very beautiful, and the figure is both powerful and pensive. These are rare finds. The bookends are not marked, but are clearly cast in a heavy metal and given a faux bronze finish.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 2.13 in (5.42 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865124043122

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