Vintage Borghese Italian Cherub Putti Bookends, Gilt Chalkware and Faux Marble Base, Pair

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This vintage pair of Borghese cherub bookends features classic putti busts crafted in chalkware and finished in a warm gold … Read more This vintage pair of Borghese cherub bookends features classic putti busts crafted in chalkware and finished in a warm gold gilt. Each cherub head sits atop a dark, faux-marble pedestal and is fitted with a metal book support arm, allowing the pieces to function as both decorative sculptures and practical bookends. They retain their original felted bases and red-and-black Borghese maker tags, consistent with mid-20th-century production from the company’s Italian workshops.

Borghese was well-known for its high-quality decorative plaster pieces, often inspired by European classical art. These bookends exemplify that aesthetic, with detailed sculpting, curled hair, and a traditional gilt finish that adds an elegant, timeless look to any bookshelf or office. Their combination of period style, original components, and recognizable Borghese craftsmanship makes them a desirable choice for collectors of mid-century décor and Italian decorative arts. See less