{"product_id":"vintage-art-deco-carved-alabaster-lady-bust-bookends-pair-marble-base-early-20th-century","title":"Vintage Art Deco Carved Alabaster Lady Bust Bookends Pair Marble Base Early 20th Century","description":"Elegant pair of vintage carved alabaster and marble female bust bookends in an Art Deco \/ Classical Revival style. Each bookend features a softly carved female bust in warm cream-toned alabaster mounted on a gray-veined marble base. The pair displays beautifully together and has a refined antique look suited for a library, bookshelf, desk, mantel, or curated vintage display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach bookend measures approximately 5 inches tall x 4 inches long x 2.5 inches deep.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undersides are hand-marked with numbers, likely workshop, model, or pairing numbers. The pieces are unsigned and maker is unknown. Based on style, material, and construction, these appear to be early-to-mid 20th century, possibly Italian or European.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese bookends were purchased by the seller in 1975 from the contents of a well-appointed Fort Lauderdale home whose owner had previously lived in Quebec. They have been in the seller’s possession since 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition is good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. There are surface scratches, natural stone veining, patina\/yellowing, small nicks\/flea bites along the base edges, light soiling in carved details, and small abrasions\/chips visible on the carved areas. No major structural break or repair is visible in the photos. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA beautiful and uncommon pair of carved stone figural bookends with strong Art Deco character.\u003cbr\u003e\nSHIPPING__ Please note that the seller will ship UPS or USPS at the sellers‘ discretion.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41157272207409,"sku":"ET-4513510122","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2618\/2961\/files\/il_fullxfull.8124996511_qo1z.jpg?v=1785954360","url":"https:\/\/belcaroheirlooms.com\/products\/vintage-art-deco-carved-alabaster-lady-bust-bookends-pair-marble-base-early-20th-century","provider":"Belcaro Heirlooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}