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“The Thinkers” Bookends - a Pair

About the Item

A pair of gold metal bookends. Cast in the style of Auguste Rodin’s famous sculpture “The Thinker” that sits in the gardens of the Rodin Museum in Paris. Rich patina shows the age of the bookends. Marked c 1928.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1928
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5954242709862

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