- ARY-JEAN-LEON BITTER (FRENCH, 1883-1973)
ARY-JEAN-LEON BITTER (FRENCH, 1883-1973) PAIR OF ELEPHANT BOOKENDS Bronze, on wooden bases, inscribed 'ARY BITTER Sclp Susse Fres Edrs Paris' (on a plaque affixed to one base).
Ary Jean Leon Bitter (French, 1883-1973)
Ary Jean Leon Bitter was a French artist, best known for his animal sculptures. He was a designer, painter, and sculptor in various mediums including plaster, stone, terracotta, and bronze. His work was also produced in biscuit porcelain by the Sevres factory. Bitter studied at the Marseille Beaux Arts and was taught by Emile Aldebert and by Jules Coutan. He joined the studio of Louis-Ernest Barrias and in 1906 was admitted to the Ecole national superieure des beaux-arts. In 1921, Bitter was commissioned to work on the Sanary-sur-Mer war memorial as well as those in the Marseille cemeteries of St. Louis and St. Jerome.
- A Pair of Rookwood Pottery Monk Bookends
20th
A Pair of Rookwood Pottery Monk Bookends
20th Century
together with a near pair of elephant bookends, a single bookend of a girl reading, and a grape tile.
each with impressed manufacturer's mark, date mark, and shape number to underside.
6 items total.
Height of tallest 7 7/8 inches.
- PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE ELEPHANT
PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDSPair of French Patinated Bronze Elephant Bookends, early 20th c., foundry mark "Fabrication Francaise/ Paris/ Made in France", h. 5 3/4 in., w. 4 1/4 in., d. 6 3/4 in.
- TEN OHIO BRUSH/BRUSH MCCOY ANIMALS.
TEN OHIO BRUSH/BRUSH MCCOY ANIMALS. First half 20th century. Mostly cats including one with paper label "Brush Pottery Co., Zanesville, Ohio", 8"h. Other animals include squirrel, rabbit, 12"h., and elephant bookends (chips).
- BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS SIGNED AUSTRIA.
BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS SIGNED AUSTRIA. From a Scarsdale, NY estate. Dimensions: 4" h x 3" w x 5.25" d (each). Condition: Good. Could use a clean.
- A GROUPING OF ELEVEN CAST METAL OBJECTS
A GROUPING OF ELEVEN CAST METAL OBJECTS OF MAMMALS 20th century, to include a cast brass elephant (7 in.); a pair of elephant Bookends stamped "373" to verso (5 1/8 in.); six smaller cast brass figures on stands, including an elephant, a rhinoceros, two tigers, and two water buffalo; a cast metal deer on square stand; and a small cast bronze Elephant, all unmarked save bookends.
- MAHONRI M. YOUNG, PAIR BRONZE ELEPHANT
MAHONRI M. YOUNG, PAIR BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS (American, 1877-1957). Each modeled as an elephant pushing a load, signed, "Young," impressed "Gorham Co. 0469,#100," 5 1/2 in. H., 7 in. L.
- Mahonri Mackintosh Young 1877–1957.
Mahonri Mackintosh Young 1877–1957. elephant bookends, pair. c. 1913, patinated bronze. 5¼ h × 7 w × 2½ d in. result: $8,125. estimate: $7,000–10,000. Incised signature and inscription to base of each example 'Young #100' with stamped foundry mark 'Gorham Co. Q469'. Provenance: Private Collection, Salt Lake City
- Cowan Pottery. Pelican and Elephant
Cowan Pottery. Pelican and Elephant bookends, two pairs. c. 1930, glazed earthenware. 5½ h × 4½ w × 2½ d in. result: $945. estimate: $1,000–1,500. The elephant design is attributed to Margaret Postgate. Impressed manufacturer's mark to pelican examples ‘Cowan’.
- PAIR OF VINTAGE EBONY & BONE ELEPHANT
PAIR OF VINTAGE EBONY & BONE ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: A Pair of Ebonized wood and bone carved elephant bookends with carved bone tusks and eyes. CIRCA: Early 20th Century ORIGIN: Continental DIMENSIONS: H. 8" x W. 7" CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- PAIR OF ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION:
PAIR OF ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: A pair of elephant bookends composed of painted resin. ORIGIN:Continental CIRCA:20th Ct. DIMENSIONS: H:6" x L:5.25" x L:3.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- ART DECO ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION:
ART DECO ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: A pair of Art Deco elephant motif bookends, composed of cast metal with a green powder coated exteriors mounted to "L" shaped bases.
CIRCA: Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: USA
DIMENSIONS: H: 8" x W: 2.5" x L: 7"
CONDITION: Great condition, coating worn due to age . See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- PAIR OF SMALL ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION:
PAIR OF SMALL ELEPHANT BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: (2 Pcs) A pair of small figural metal alloy elephant bookends, crafted with an elegant moving pose and designed with a black patina finish and beige tusks.
CIRCA: 20th Century.
DIMENSIONS: Each bookend is W: 7" D: 2 1/4" H: 6 1/2".
CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- ARY JEAN LEON BITTER BRONZE ELEPHANT
ARY JEAN LEON BITTER BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDSAry Jean Leon Bitter (French 1883-1973) A pair of bronze elephant bookends. Resting on wood bases. One with a plaque inscribed Ary Bitter SCLP Susse Fres ED RS Paris. Trunk raised: Ht: 10.75" Trunk lowered: Ht: 6.75"
- PAIR OF VINTAGE SOLID BRASS FIGURAL
PAIR OF VINTAGE SOLID BRASS FIGURAL ELEPHANT BOOKENDSPair of Vintage Solid Brass Figural Elephant Bookends
Height 5.5 in. Width 6 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- CAST IRON PAINTED ELEPHANT BOOKENDSCast
CAST IRON PAINTED ELEPHANT BOOKENDSCast Iron Painted Elephant Bookends , stamped "33" on Reverse
Height 4.5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- PAIR OF PETITE BRASS ELEPHANT BOOKENDSPair
PAIR OF PETITE BRASS ELEPHANT BOOKENDSPair of Petite Brass Elephant Bookends
Height 3.25 in
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- VINTAGE PAIR OF CAST BRONZE ELEPHANT
VINTAGE PAIR OF CAST BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDSVintage Pair of Cast Bronze Elephant Bookends
Height 4.5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- MAHONRI M. YOUNG, 1877-1957, ELEPHANT
MAHONRI M. YOUNG, 1877-1957, ELEPHANT BOOKENDSMahonri Mackintosh Young (American, August 9, 1877 – November 2, 1957). Pair of bronze elephants as bookends. Each signed Young and inscribed Gorham Founders 0469 and # 43. Dimensions: 5.5 H x 7 L x 2.75 W
(ROCO6679/2)(WT)
Condition:
Excellent. Accumulated dust and dirt.
- A miniature trunk, the cover with label
A miniature trunk, the cover with label Boissier, 19cm wide and a pair of carved elephant bookends
- ASSORTED DECORATIVE ITEMS Includes spelter
ASSORTED DECORATIVE ITEMS Includes spelter metal elephant bookends 8 in. H., approximately 10 in. L., reproduction Baryre horse sculpture 6 in. H., art deco table clock 5 in. H., approximately 6 1/4 in. L., and two jewelry boxes.
- BERNARD JOHNSON: PAIR OF ELEPHANT BOOKENDSbronze;
BERNARD JOHNSON: PAIR OF ELEPHANT BOOKENDSbronze; signed in casting, Gorham Foundry; Provenance: The Estate of Barry Tarlow; 4 1/2 inches wide; 6 inches high Condition:
- GROUP WITH ELEPHANT BOOKENDS, SILVER
GROUP WITH ELEPHANT BOOKENDS, SILVER PLATE STEMWARE, SETH THOMAS CLOCK AND ASSORTED TABLE ARTICLESGroup with Elephant Bookends, Silver Plate Stemware, Seth Thomas Clock and Assorted Table Articles,
- TWO ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY ELEPHANT BOOKENDS
TWO ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY ELEPHANT BOOKENDS AND A ROOKWOOD VASETWO ROOKWOOD ART POTTERY ELEPHANT BOOKENDS AND A ROOKWOOD VASE, Cincinnati, OH, date cyphers for 1945, 1914, impressed RP flame marks, model nos. 2444D, 6762 with incised 39, each Indian pachyderm modeled striding forward; the oviform vase, molded with a Southwestern or Mexican village scene, high gloss green glaze, h: 5.75 in. (the vase) (3) Provenance: Estate of Ronald Sperling
- WALTER VON NESSEN STYLE HORSE ELEPHANT
WALTER VON NESSEN STYLE HORSE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS, 4 Two pairs of tubular bookends in the manner of Walter Von Nessen (German, 1889-1943), one pair of brass elephant form bookends, and one pair of bronze horse form bookends, apparently unmarked. 6.25" H x 4" W x 2.25" D.
- GROUP OF THREE CLOCKS, EIGHT IKEA DINNER
GROUP OF THREE CLOCKS, EIGHT IKEA DINNER PLATES, PATINATED METAL ELEPHANT BOOKENDS AND OTHER ARTICLESGroup of Three Clocks, Eight IKEA Dinner Plates, Patinated Metal Elephant Bookends and Other Articles,
- WEBSTER'S THESAURUS AND DICTIONARY SET
WEBSTER'S THESAURUS AND DICTIONARY SET AND A PAIR OF MOLDED GREEN GLASS ELEPHANT BOOKENDSIncluding: two copies of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus , 1988, with 'ALT' gold-stamped monogram on both covers, together with two molded green glass elephant book ends.
The book ends 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.
Condition
All with wear consistent with age and use.
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- Pair Travertine Elephant Bookends. Sculptures.
Pair Travertine Elephant Bookends. Sculptures.
Dimensions: H: 6 inches: W: 8.25 inches: D: 2.75 inches ---
Condition: Very Good Condition.
- A Pair of Rookwood Pottery Elephant
A Pair of Rookwood Pottery Elephant Bookends
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1957
with impressed manufacturer's mark, date mark, and shape number 6124 to underside.
Height 7 1/2 inches.
- 3 PC. ROOKWOOD POTTERY ELEPHANT BOOKENDS:
3 PC. ROOKWOOD POTTERY ELEPHANT BOOKENDS: One pair of blue elephant bookends, 1940, shape no. 2444C. Accompanied by single green elephant bookend, 1928, shape no. 2444D. Each piece impressed w/ Rookwood trademark, date, and shape no. underneath. Larger, blue elephants measure approx. 5.75'' h x 7'' w x 4.325'' d.
CONDITION: One blue bookend has been repaired, showing signs of restoration where feet separated from base.
- PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE ELEPHANT
PAIR OF FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE ELEPHANT BOOKENDSPair of French Patinated Bronze Elephant Bookends, early 20th c., foundry mark "Fabrication Francaise/ Paris/ Made in France", h. 5 3/4 in., w. 4 1/4 in., d. 6 3/4 in.
- ROOKWOOD MATTE CREAM ELEPHANT BOOKENDS
ROOKWOOD MATTE CREAM ELEPHANT BOOKENDS #2444D, 1922 & PARROT TILE #2043, 1928 5"H X 5 1/2"W X 3 1/4"DRookwood matte cream elephant bookends #2444D, 1922 & parrot tile #2043, 1928, Dimensions: 5"H x 5 1/2"W x 3 1/4"D
- PAIR OF CARVED HARDSTONE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS.
PAIR OF CARVED HARDSTONE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS. Together with a carved hardstone robed figure Figure height: 11.75'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
- Group lot of assorted decorative items.
Group lot of assorted decorative items. Includes an Indian brass cloisonne style punch bowl with ladle 12 cups and saucers and tray; Thorens Swiss music display; handmade dagger and two carved wood elephant bookends. Condition: elephant on one bookends is missing tusk wear from age to punch set minor dings dents one cup in punch set has base broken off etc see images. Punch bowl measures 11.75'' tall. Dagger measures 15.5'' long (in sheath). Shipping weight
- Carved Wooden African Elephant Bookends
Carved Wooden African Elephant Bookends 20th century. A pair of carved and stained wooden African elephant bookends each unmarked; ht. 8.25 wd. 9.5 in. Condition: Age cracks to wood.
- Rookwood Elephant Bookends American
Rookwood Elephant Bookends American a pair of Rookwood elephant bookends covered in an ivory matte glaze impressed Rookwood logo shape No 2444 dated 1925.