Pair Art Deco Dog Bookends, Disney Pluto, Verdigris Solid Bronze & Solid Marble, 1930`s Ca, French
London, United Kingdom
£490 per item
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Item details
Height
10.2 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Vintage pair Art Deco dog bookends, depicting Disney Pluto, verdigris bronze & solid marble, 1930`s ca, French.
These vintage items have been gently cleaned while respecting the aged patina. They are ready to use.
These vintage bookends have several distinctive original French Art Deco design features: the 1930`s dog sculptures, elegant proportions, luxury materials, quality casting & heavy weight.
It is a rare & unusual pair as most vintage French Art Deco bookends from the period depict various animals but not as in this case a fun Disney cartoon character such as Pluto. Perhaps it was a private commission.
With the cartoon animal theme & sculptural presence, these bookends would suit a range of interiors such as Antique, Country, Traditional, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern, Industrial or Contemporary.
The design is humorous, classic, timeless and decorative. Each bookend combines a solid bronze Pluto sculpture with an L shaped plinth in solid polished marble. The external rectangular portions of the plinth in stunning warm tone Red Alicante veined marble, the vertical panel is chamfered. The small plinth where the dog sculpture stands is in polished beige onyx.
Both dog sculptures are in solid bronze with a verdigris finish and both are stamped "BRONZE". Each figure in a different playful sitting greeting position. The quality & detail of the cast is superb and the dogs have a very cute expression.
These bookends have a good weight and each solid bronze figure is individually quality cast.
New black felt is present underneath each base to protect the surfaces below.
These bookends sell together and the price is for the pair. The books are for display only and not included in the sale.
Both vintage bookends are in very good condition for its age. The original vintage patina has been preserved. The bronze sculptures are in very good condition & sound, with the original warm verdigris antique patina present adding character. The marble bases are both sound and in good condition with no damages or cracks, only minor superficial marks, tiny loses & rubbing in line with age & wear.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport each bookend would be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. These would be stacked together and boxed with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
MAIN DELIVERY CHARGES:
Within London (UK): £ Free
UK Mainland: £ Free
European Union: £ 65
United States/Canada: £ 70
Japan: £ 80
Australia £ 80
Rest of the World please enquire.
PLUTO DISNEY HISTORY
Pluto is an American cartoon character created by the Walt Disney Company in 1931 as Mickey Mouse`s pet. Together with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy, Pluto is one of the "Sensational Six", the biggest stars in the Disney universe. Pluto debuted in animated cartoons and appeared in 24 Mickey Mouse films before receiving his own series in 1937.
THE ANIMAL THEME IN FRENCH ART DECO
In the early 20th Century French artists drew inspiration from distant lands. “Art Deco” was a new wave in visual art that first appeared in France shortly after World War I. The style was influenced by ideas and exotic imagery borrowed mostly from Africa and Asia.
Condition report:
Both vintage bookends are in very good condition for its age. The original vintage patina has been preserved. The bronze sculptures are in very good condition & sound, with the original warm verdigris antique patina present adding character. The marble bases are both sound and in good condition with no damages or cracks, only minor superficial marks, tiny loses & rubbing in line with age & wear.
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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