Height: 10 1/2″
Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco silvered Bronze . The
exquisite sculptures Crafted from a variety of materials , gilt and silvered bronze
and beautiful veined green marble . Moreover, the subject matter speaks loud of
the love of Regal animals , dramatically Sitting with nose pointing up .
Mounted atop the Stone Marble base with figures magnificently cast from bronze
, the detail throughout demonstrating exceptional detail . Furthermore, the
bronze is beautifully gilt and silvered with The figures supported by a stepped
veined black green marble base .
The levrette or
Greyhound dogs were important in the Armoirie armorial of Diane De Poitiers who
was the maîtresse-en-titre Of the king of France (chief
Mistress or the main mistress of the Monarch)
She always remained
the lifelong Mistress of Henry II “throughout all his wives”
He even gave her
Chateau D’Anet and the Chenanceau . A very well read and highly educated Woman
, smart and loved hunting and trusted with the Crown Jewels of France Had always her 2 “levrettes” Dogs as
part of the design and décor . Even when you go to the “Louvre” , you will see
the sculpture made of her as a reclining nude with Her Levrettes dogs and
a stag. Antique Dealer Los Angeles Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . the pieces are materially sumptuous example of
Art Deco design.
Dog Bookends in
a library, entryway or as Paperweights
on an office desk or sculptures for your side tables and console . Art Deco Style
very decorative and elegant Bibelot .
they work in a Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Décor adding charm to your
bookshelf no matter what style you’re going for. This stylish set of Classic Greyhounds
will be a great addition to shelves collection . Great gift idea for a house warming , wedding
, a friend, collectors etc .. wear Scratches
and losses due to decades of use, but overall good condition as seen in the
pictures. Placed on top of your Mantle fireplace as garniture , this beautiful
pair of art pieces will create a focal point , add warmth sophistication and stimulate
conversation .
