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A Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Elephant Heads
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A Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Elephant Heads

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 September 2025 · Solo Antiques
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A pair of Art Deco bookends with Elephant heads . Each bookend shows a cold painted spelter head of an elephant set on a shaped marble base. Unsigned. French c 1925. Excellent original condition. Base 13cm x 8 cm height to top of figure 14cm.

Date French c 1925

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions – Base 13.5cm x 8.5 cm height to top of marble side 14.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated these Art Deco Elephant Bookends to the 1920s.

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SA1137096
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2845
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Description
A pair of Art Deco bookends with Elephant heads . Each bookend shows a cold painted spelter head of an elephant set on a shaped marble base. Unsigned. French c 1925. Excellent original condition. Base 13cm x 8 cm height to top of figure 14cm.

Date French c 1925

Condition Excellent original condition

Dimensions – Base 13.5cm x 8.5 cm height to top of marble side 14.5cm

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated these Art Deco Elephant Bookends to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137096
Dealers Internal Ref
2845
Solo Antiques
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Solo antiques are specialist antiques dealers in art nouveau, art deco sculpture, glass and arts and crafts pieces from 1880 to 1935

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Archive I A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Elephant Heads

Archive II A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases. View II
Archive III A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases. View V
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A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases.
A pair of Art Deco bookends with Elephant heads
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A pair of matching Art Deco bookends featuring cast brass elephant heads mounted on heavy multi-coloured marble bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBrass, Marble
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsElephant head sculpture, Curved trunk detail, Stepped marble base, Cast metal finish
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

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Art Deco is characterised by sleek geometric shapes, stylised motifs from nature and global cultures, and the use of modern industrial materials combined with traditional luxury elements.

Makers frequently utilised cast brass, bronze, patinated metals, and heavy natural stones such as marble and onyx to provide both aesthetic contrast and sufficient weight for holding books.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine metal oxidisation, hand-finished casting details, natural stone variations, and appropriate wear consistent with age rather than uniform modern manufacturing.

They work effectively on a home office desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece to anchor stacks of books while adding metallic warmth and sculptural interest to the room.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners that can strip the original patina and damage the stone surface.
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