C. VIETH, BRONZE BOOKENDS OF NATIVEC. VIETH, BRONZE BOOKENDS OF NATIVE AMERICANS Signed 'C. Vieth'. Marked 'JB 1524'.
EDITH B. PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956)EDITH B. PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956) TERRIER BRONZE BOOKENDS Patinaed bronze, each signed E. B. Parsons (copyright) and marked Gorham Co. Founders (OFFW) & (OFFX).
Edith B. Parsons (American, 1878-1956)
Edith B. Parsons was an American sculptor. Born in Houston, Texas. She was commissioned for numerous important public works including a memorial fountain to John Galloway (Public Park, Memphis, TN), the pediment figures for the main entrance of the Liberal Arts Building of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis, MO, 1904), a memorial monument (Cemetery, St. Paul, MN) and a monument to "Soldiers of World War" (Summit, NJ). Much of her work was cast by Gorham Founders in New York, including a series of several terriers and other dogs, The Baby Goat, Baby Pan, The Big Duck, and others.
OSCAR BACH ART DECO BRONZE GIRL & GOOSEOSCAR BACH ART DECO BRONZE GIRL & GOOSE BOOKENDS Pair of Oscar Bruno Bach (German/American, 18884-1957) Art Deco Bronze Bookends, with bas-relief girl and goose motifs and floral openwork backplates, each signed to reverse. 7.75" H x 6.5" W x 3.75" D. Provenance: From a Rye, NY Collection. Keywords: Sculpture, Library Accessories, Home decor, Design, Decorative Arts
PAIR OF EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE BOOKENDS4PAIR OF EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE BOOKENDS4 1/2 in. high.
Condition
Both in good overall condition. Nicely cast.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDSPAIRPAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDSPAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS, Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956), playful boy and girl, individually cast by Gorham Co. Foundry, c. 1913, artist signed, 6 and 6-1/4 inch heights.
A PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDSA PAIRA PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDSA PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS, Josef Lorenzl (Austrian, 1892-1950), seated female nudes with book, onyx bases, each with incised LORENZL signature and 'Made in Austria," 8-3/4"H.
A PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE AND GILT-BRONZEA PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE AND GILT-BRONZE BOOKENDSA PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE AND GILT-BRONZE BOOKENDS, Jennings Brothers Metal Foundry, Milford, Conn., each featuring The Three Musketeers in gilt bronze, straddling the spine of the Alexandre Dumas book spine, JB monogram and paper label to each, 5-3/4"H x 5-1/8"L.
A PAIR OF FIGURAL SOLID BRONZE BOOKENDSAA PAIR OF FIGURAL SOLID BRONZE BOOKENDSA PAIR OF FIGURAL SOLID BRONZE BOOKENDS, Theodore B. Starr, Inc., New York, c. 1907-1918, cast by Auguste Griffoul foundry of Newark, NJ, 6-5/8 and 6-3/4 inch heights.
BRONZE BOOKENDS OF HISTORICAL FIGURES,BRONZE BOOKENDS OF HISTORICAL FIGURES, PAIR Bronze bookends of Edward the Black Prince & William the Conqueror, on wooden bases, unmarked. 18.5" H x 6.5" W x 4.5" D
ABRAHAM LINCOLN PMC BRONZE BOOKENDS,ABRAHAM LINCOLN PMC BRONZE BOOKENDS, PAIR Pair of bronze Abraham Lincoln bookends, the backs marked 'PMC' for the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. 5.25? H x 3.75? W x 2.25? D
NATIVE AMERICAN ON HORSEBACK BRONZENATIVE AMERICAN ON HORSEBACK BRONZE BOOKENDS, PR Pair of bronze bookends, relief scene depicting Native American on horseback, stamped maker's mark on reverse. 5.5" H x 3.75" W x 2.5" D.
BOOKENDS INCL. "LINCOLN IMP," 3 PAIRSBOOKENDS INCL. "LINCOLN IMP," 3 PAIRS Three pairs of bookends, including "Lincoln Imp" bronze bookends, depicting titular grotesque of the Lincoln Cathedral with narrative inscription on reverse, pair of round bronze bookends with Neoclassical busts, remnants of polychrome decoration, and a pair of cast iron bookends with busts of Neoclassical maidens. Largest: 6" H x 5.125" W x 2.25" D.
OSCAR BACH ART DECO BRONZE GIRL & GOOSEOSCAR BACH ART DECO BRONZE GIRL & GOOSE BOOKENDS Pair of Oscar Bach Art Deco bronze bookends with bas-relief girl and goose motifs with floral openwork backplates, each signed to reverse. 7.75" H x 6.5" W x 3.75" D.
PAIR OF SIGNED ART DECO BRONZE BOOKENDSPAIR OF SIGNED ART DECO BRONZE BOOKENDS OF FOXES. Pair of signed C Brau Art Deco silvered bronze bookends of leaping foxes on marble bases. Signed, "CBrau". From an E 66th St, Manhattan estate. Dimensions: bookends measure approx. 5.5" w x 3.25" d x 5.25" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
PR BRONZE NAUTICAL SCENE BOOKENDS VintagePR BRONZE NAUTICAL SCENE BOOKENDS Vintage Pair of Cast Bronze Bookends, depicting sailors commandering a boat in rough seas, marked C in circle, with felted bases, 5" high, 4 3/4" x 2 1/4".
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York amberPair of Tiffany Studios New York amber favrile glass & git bronze bookends, pine needle pattern #1024, 6" h x 5-1/2" w, one glass broken
Pair of Tiffany Studios New York amberPair of Tiffany Studios New York amber favrile glass & git bronze bookends, grapevine pattern #1024, 6" h x 5-1/2" w, one glass cracked
Pair Chinese Cinnabar on Bronze BookendsPair Chinese Cinnabar on Bronze Bookends 5''
Pair of heavy bronze bookends of DantePair of heavy bronze bookends of Dante signed on the front, A J McHench Sr. 1913, and signed on the back cast by Griffoul Newark NJ. 7”H x 4.75”W Condition: good old finish CT Transfer Fee $10
PAIR OF SEATED NUDE BOOKENDS 6" x 6PAIR OF SEATED NUDE BOOKENDS 6" x 6 ?" x 3 ?" Patinated bronze bookends of a seated woman with drapery over her lap, signed "Milo" on the base of each, mounted to marble base.
ONE SHELF OF GILT BRONZE AND MARBLEONE SHELF OF GILT BRONZE AND MARBLE DECORATIVES One shelf of gilt bronze and marble decoratives, including a malachite obelisk, pair bronze bookends, a beehive form brass lidded box, and other assorted paperweights and decoratives
GASTON HAUCHECORNE (1880-1945) PATINATEDGASTON HAUCHECORNE (1880-1945) PATINATED BRONZE BOOKENDS Gaston Hauchecorne (1880-1945) patinated bronze bookends, each impressed on base, 8"h x 7"w x 4.5"d
Fourteen-Piece Group of Desk Items,Fourteen-Piece Group of Desk Items, first quarter 20th century, consisting of a good ten-piece Silver Crest Arts and Crafts silver-mounted patinated bronze desk set, comprised of four blotter ends, a rocker blotter, an oblong dished pens tray, a letter knife, and an inkwell of truncated pyramidal form, retaining the period glass ink bottle, double-compartment stationery rack and perpetual calendar frame, the cards lacking, the items fully touchmarked; together with a good pair of American Arts and Crafts hand-wrought copper strap-handled bookends, and a weighty pair of American Arts and Crafts patinated bronze bookends of lozenge form.
BRONZE BOOKENDS, ISIDORE KONTI (lotBRONZE BOOKENDS, ISIDORE KONTI (lot of 2) Isidore Konti (Austrian, 1862-1938), "Pushing Men," circa 1911, bronze bookends, each signed on base, Gorham Co Founders mark, edition 41, overall (each): 6.5"h x 6.5"w x 3.5"d
LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY FAVRILE FURNACESLOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY FAVRILE FURNACES BRONZE BOOKENDSLouis Comfort Tiffany favrile furnaces gilt bronze bookends in the Corona pattern, circa 1900. Each with blue enamel, in the gothic taste. Marked Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, lined with green felt to underside.
Measures:7 x 4.25 x 4.5 inches
Domestic Shipping: $35
ART DECO POT METAL BRONZE INDIAN CHIEFART DECO POT METAL BRONZE INDIAN CHIEF BOOKEND DOORSTOP...Antique rich brown patina, in the popular 1930s motif of an Indian Chief. Raised foundry stamp.
An Art Deco bronze bookend or doorstop modeled as a Native American chief standing in profile. Raised JPM foundry mark to back. Felt to base. #ArtDeco #BronzeSculpture #JPM #Bookends #Doorstops #IndianArt #NativeAmericana #IndianChiefs
Issued: c. 1930
Dimensions: 9"H x 5.5"W
Manufacturer: JPM
Country of Origin: United States
PAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE KNIGHTS BOOKENDSTwoPAIR OF VINTAGE BRONZE KNIGHTS BOOKENDSTwo beautiful golden bronze bookends of knights in full armor on horseback. Measurements for one: 7.75in L x 4in W x 8in H.
Condition:
Age related wear.
(2 PC) GILDED BRONZE FIGURAL BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION:(2 PC) GILDED BRONZE FIGURAL BOOKENDSDESCRIPTION: A pair of figural bronze bookends depicitng a man asleep in a reading chair, stamped along the back "Made In The USA" CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 4.5" W: 3.5" L: 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."
MECHANICAL BRONZE LION BOOKENDDESCRIPTION:MECHANICAL BRONZE LION BOOKENDDESCRIPTION: Mechanical bronze bookend depicting a lion bust on both ends. Bookends expand and retract and the two outside flaps can be laid flat. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: L 11.5" x W 5.0" 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.
PAIR BRONZE FOOTBALL PLAYER BOOKENDSPairPAIR BRONZE FOOTBALL PLAYER BOOKENDSPair of Art Deco period bronze bookends depicting football players, unmarked, manner of Bradley & Hubbard. 6"H x 10-1/2"W x 3"D. Circa 1930.
Condition:
Light oxidation; overall very good condition.
PR. TIFFANY GILT BRONZE BOOKENDSPairPR. TIFFANY GILT BRONZE BOOKENDSPair of Tiffany Favrile gilt bronze bookends with blue enameled Gothic arches and quatrefoil decoration. Marked "Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, Inc., Favrile 607". 4 1/2" H x 7" W x 4 3/8" D. Circa 1900. Provenance: Private collection, Knoxville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Some loss to gilding and scratches. Green felt applied to bottoms of bookends. One bookend loose at base.
FRENCH BRONZE JACQUES CARTIER BOOKENDSArtFRENCH BRONZE JACQUES CARTIER BOOKENDSArt Deco equestrian motif bronze bookends, etched to sides "Jacques Cartier"; each measures approximately 6-1/2" tall, 2-3/8" wide, and 6-7/8" deep; in good overall condition with damage to bases of both.
ARMOR BRONZE ART DECO BOOKENDS, NUDEARMOR BRONZE ART DECO BOOKENDS, NUDE FEMALEArmor Bronze bookends of nude female with a tambourine; labeled to bottom of each and marked and dated 1927 to side; measures approximately 7" tall and 9" long; in good overall condition.
PAIR OF BRONZE BOOKENDSPair of bronzePAIR OF BRONZE BOOKENDSPair of bronze bookends- Scottish Deerhounds, set on marble base, both signed Barrie; together with 2 English parian Deerhound figurines. 7 1/2''h; 6''h
PAIR OF BRONZE BOOKENDS, FACE OF A MAN,PAIR OF BRONZE BOOKENDS, FACE OF A MAN, RUBINSTEIN FOUN...Pair of bronze bookends in the form of a man's head, Arthur Rubinstein, Vienna, foundry mark, appx 5 1/2". Good condition.
SIX PAIRS OF BOOKENDS AND A SINGLE BOOKENDSIX PAIRS OF BOOKENDS AND A SINGLE BOOKEND WITH SOUTHWE...SIX PAIRS OF BOOKENDS AND A SINGLE BOOKEND WITH SOUTHWESTERN THEME, AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY, comprising a pair of brass bookends in the form of cactuses; a pair of painted cast iron bookends in the form of a wounded Native American on horseback; a pair of cast iron bookends in the form of covered wagons, verso each marked "COP'T W.H. HOWELL CO;" a pair of painted cast iron bookends in the form of covered wagons with oxen each inscribed "TRECKING WEST" on the front and marked on the reverse "CINCINNATI ARTISTIC" and "PATENT APPL FOR;" a pair of cast iron bookends in the form of a riderless horse, verso each with an indistinct foundry mark; a pair of painted and finished cast iron bookends with a Native American chief in right profile; and a single bronze bookend in the form of an unsaddled horse; tallest height: 7''.
Condition:
There are signs of rubbing, wear, oxidation and paint loss. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”