Striking & Hand Carved, Stylized Wooden Art Deco Nude Female Sculpture Bookends

Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide. It was in the early 20th century that meditation became known in Western society. Like many artists, the one who handcrafted the sculptures that were used to create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full of inspiration of all they had witnessed, because certainly back then, they entered a whole new world. The meditating males on these marble based bookends are made of silvered brass and the artist perfectly captured their serene faces, their turban head wear and their relaxed bodies. Sitting with their minds at rest and with their consciousness in the entire body or possibly focussed on breathing only, they would certainly arouse interest with western travelers...

Unique and highly decorative pair of hand-carved bookends. At the beginning of the 20th century, the more skilled Dutch artisans started traveling around the globe to various coloni...

Beautifully stylized sculpture of a couple in a loving embrace. This early 20th century work of art is part of the 'modernist school' that was at the start of making art more and mo...

Rare and very stylish, early 1950 fashion model sculpture. This very cool sculpture of a western world lady in a perfect 1950s outfit is in excellent condition. Sculptures of this...

Beautiful stylish Art Deco hand-carved wooden figural bookends. These hand-sculpted bookends are beautiful in shape and color and they are a true joy to own and look at. Pair of stun...

Art Deco female figure - Sculpture bookends, France, 1920s. Pair of female bookends in silver plated finish, great pose in the Art Deco style, made in France. We have specialized in...

Pair of bookends in bonze, made in Denmark. Great original condition.

Late 60s or early 1970s Mid-Century Modern organic hand-carved standing abstract nude female form sculpture. Tall sculpture at 27.63" of a nude female with long following hair, arms ...