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Pair French Art Deco Spelter Dove Bookends C1930
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Pair French Art Deco Spelter Dove Bookends C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 15 February 2025 · Aramis Antiques
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A pair of French Art Deco bookends c1930. The bookends feature light beige marble bases mounted with finely defined models of pairs of doves or lovebirds. The pairs of doves are made in spelter, a metal alloy favoured by continental sculpture as more flexible and economical than bronze. Each pair of doves features a male and female, as their tail feathers differ, perching on a leafy branch. They have a bronzed finish, with light gilding. They are an interesting subject (makes a change from dogs) and are in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Aramis Antiques has dated these Art Deco Bookends to the 1930s.

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SA1071453
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A pair of French Art Deco bookends c1930.
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The bookends feature light beige marble bases mounted with finely defined models of pairs of doves or lovebirds.
Aramis Antiques

The pairs of doves are made in spelter, a metal alloy favoured by continental sculpture as more flexible and economical than bronze. Each pair of doves features a male and female, as their tail feathers differ, perching on a leafy branch. They have a bronzed finish, with light gilding. They are an interesting subject (makes a change from dogs) and are in excellent condition.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated these Art Deco Bookends to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071453
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Archive I A pair of French Art Deco spelter bookends featuring stylised doves perched on foliage, mounted on rectangular marble bases. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair French Art Deco Spelter Dove Bookends C1930

Archive II A pair of French Art Deco spelter bookends featuring stylised doves perched on foliage, mounted on rectangular marble bases. View II
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A pair of French Art Deco spelter bookends featuring stylised doves perched on foliage, mounted on rectangular marble bases.
Pair French Art Deco spelter dove bookends c1930
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A pair of French Art Deco spelter bookends featuring stylised doves perched on foliage, mounted on rectangular marble bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSpelter, Marble
  • ColourBronze
  • MotifsStylised birds, Foliage relief, Rectangular marble base
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Art Deco bookends emerged during the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting a modernist shift towards streamlined geometry, stylised animal forms, and industrial materials that celebrated luxury and technological progress.

These decorative objects were frequently cast in spelteran alloy of zincoften given a bronze or patinated finish, and mounted on heavy bases made from various types of marble or onyx to provide necessary weight.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-specific foundry marks, genuine patination consistent with age, hand-finishing details, and material compositions characteristic of European metalworking techniques from the interwar period.

They can be used functionally on open shelving, sideboards, or office desks to anchor stacks of books, or displayed purely as sculptural art objects to introduce metallic accents and historic character to contemporary spaces.

Maintain these items by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or excessive moisture, which can damage the delicate surface patina and vulnerable metallic coatings.
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