Mid-Century Pale Pink Marble Face Bookends by Onyx Tellez — Mexican Modern Brutalist Style

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A striking pair of mid-20th century hand-carved marble bookends from Onyx Tellez, Tecali Puebla, Mexico, rendered in softly veined pale … Read more A striking pair of mid-20th century hand-carved marble bookends from Onyx Tellez, Tecali Puebla, Mexico, rendered in softly veined pale pink marble with subtle tones of ivory, rose, and terra cotta. Each piece is sculpted into a stylized human form with bold angular features, recalling both Brutalist and Cubist aesthetics.

The geometric carving captures light beautifully, highlighting the natural veining of the stone. Heavy and substantial, they function as both sculpture and bookend, blending art and utility in the tradition of Mexican Modernism.

Dimensions:
Approx. 7" H × 3" W × 1.5" D each

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with minor natural inclusions and faint wear consistent with age. Retain original foil label: Onyx Tellez, Tecali Puebla, Mexico.

Style & Attribution:

Mid-Century Modern / Brutalist / Mexican Modernist

In the style of: Pedro Friedeberg, William Spratling, Victor Vasarely, and Brutalist-era Italian sculptors such as Angelo Mangiarotti and Fratelli Mannelli.

Maker: Onyx Tellez, Tecali Puebla, Mexico

Material: Pink marble / onyx

Why we love it: The balance of hand-carved geometry and natural stone makes this pair a sculptural statement — warm, architectural, and unmistakably mid-century Mexican modern. See less