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“The Thinkers” Bookends - a Pair

$325per set
£246.78per set
€282.21per set
CA$454.07per set
A$505.03per set
CHF 263.71per set
MX$6,145.65per set
NOK 3,367.97per set
SEK 3,158.57per set
DKK 2,106.25per set
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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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