Pair of Art Deco Flapper Bookends Bronze & Bakelite on Rectilinear Onyx Base

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This pair of Art Deco flapper bookends, crafted in France circa 1930, celebrates the glamour and sophistication of the Art … Read more This pair of Art Deco flapper bookends, crafted in France circa 1930, celebrates the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco movement. A striking combination of materials and design, these bookends are a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the period, exquisitely formed and with a lovely material quality.

Each bookend features a flapper figure, meticulously rendered in bronze with subtle patination that enhances the fine detailing of the design. The figures, with their stylized poses and flowing attire, evoke the carefree and progressive spirit of the 1920s and 1930s. The bakelite accents, often used in Art Deco sculpture, highlight delicate details on the heads of each figure, adding an elegant contrast to the dark bronze tones and beautifully describing a light and joyous expressive quality.

The flapper figures are mounted on a rectilinear onyx base, chosen for its luxurious veined surface and polished finish. The onyx not only provides a solid and well weighted foundation for the bookends but also introduces a natural element of texture and warmth, complementing the metal and bakelite. Subtle asymmetries add an alluring quality to these bookends, rewarding careful attention to detail, such as the figures positioned on different steps of each of the onyx bases, or one figure playing a guitar while the other sings, arms gracefully outstretched.

This pair is quintessentially Art Deco, with its focus on geometry, luxury, and the celebration of modern life and performance. Perfect as functional bookends or decorative sculptures, they would grace any Art Deco, Modern Classic, or Hollywood Regency interior with sophistication and charm. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

France, Circa 1930

Dimensions:

Guitarist - Height: 5" x Width: 4.5" x Depth: 2.5"

Singer - Height: 5.25" x Width: 5" x Depth: 2.5" See less