Vintage Maitland-Smith Horse Head Bookends on Tessellated Marble Bases

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Striking pair of vintage, hand-made horse head bookends by Maitland-Smith, executed in the brand’s hallmark tradition of sculptural form and … Read more Striking pair of vintage, hand-made horse head bookends by Maitland-Smith, executed in the brand’s hallmark tradition of sculptural form and luxurious mixed materials.

Each bookend features a finely modeled horse head cast in dark patinated metal with expressive classical detailing, mounted on substantial tessellated marble bases. The stone bases are composed of individually set marble segments, showcasing natural veining and depth—an elevated construction detail that adds both visual interest and significant weight.

The overall aesthetic strongly evokes the equestrian, library-driven sensibility associated with Ralph Lauren Home—rich materials, classical motifs, and a collected, old-world atmosphere. These would feel entirely at home in a paneled study, traditional library, or refined transitional interior.

Maitland-Smith is renowned for producing decorative accessories inspired by classical and Grand Tour traditions, often combining cast metal with stone or marble. Horse imagery is a recurring theme in their work, prized for its timeless symbolism and sculptural presence.

Equally functional as bookends or styled as standalone objects on a shelf, console, or mantel. See less