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Description
A bookend with the profile of a sphinx was influenced by the King Tut discovery in the 1920s. It has …
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A bookend with the profile of a sphinx was influenced by the King Tut discovery in the 1920s. It has a bronze patina with a polychrome painting. The base is flat and has an old blue felt. The bookend is unmarked.
MEASUREMENTS
4 ½” (11.4 cm) wide x 1 ¾” (4.4 cm) deep x 3 ½” (8.9 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 2.9 oz (550 g)
CONDITION
There are no breaks, dents, or cracks. The patina is intact. The polychrome finish shows only modest wear. The base felt is likely a replacement, but still shows wear.
A heavy, useful, and decorative bookend with a Tutmania design.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Egyptian Revival
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- There are no breaks, dents, or cracks. The patina is intact. The polychrome finish shows only modest wear. The base … moreThere are no breaks, dents, or cracks. The patina is intact. The polychrome finish shows only modest wear. The base felt is likely a replacement, but still shows wear. less
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