Exeter, Devon
Details
- Dimensions
- 3.25ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 7.75ʺH
- Styles
- Figurative
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Plaster
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
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This is a pair of antique figurative bookends. A Dutch, plaster seated man and woman book rest, dating to the …
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This is a pair of antique figurative bookends. A Dutch, plaster seated man and woman book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing example of Dutch craftsmanship, with jovial character
Displaying a desirable aged patina with some small repairs under inspection
Some light weathering to the black finished plaster reveals warm saffron hues
Each figure presented seated, with charmingly naive poses
Maker's initials present to the lower edge, reading 'JJ'
This is a charming pair of antique figurative bookends, with lovely weathering revealing golden hues beneath the black finish. Delivered polished and ready for the mantlepiece or shelves.
Dimensions:
Man Width: 8cm (3.25'')
Man Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')
Man Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')
Woman Width: 9cm (3.5'')
Woman Depth: 10cm (4'')
Woman Height: 19cm (7.5'') less
Exeter, Devon
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