Thompson Trophy Bookends (1930’s)

This beautiful sculpture embodies the spirit and esthetic principals of the ‘Deco’ period in art history, and fine examples of works from this time are highly prized. These bookends are an incredible find, not only for their age and condition, but also for the fact that they exist in a pair. We have only seen two pair before; one appeared at auction several years ago, and the other belongs in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution. The bookends are hollow-cast painted and gilded bronze, (very heavy) with a few minor wear spots, expected for objects of this age. Bookends measure 7 ¾” tall by 4 3/8” wide at base. These marvelous, incredibly rare items would look perfect framing a collection of treasured aviation books, or as stand-alone sculptures. << back

$700.00