Art Deco "Egyptian Revival" pair of bookends in carved alabaster

Rare and elegant pair of Art Deco bookends featuring stylised female faces inspired by ancient Egyptian aesthetics. Crafted from sculpted alabaster and marble, these decorative objects showcase a refined geometric composition typical of the Egyptian Revival movement of the 1920s-1930s. The striped headdresses in ivory, beige, and anthracite tones create a very sophisticated graphic contrast, while the delicately modelled faces bring softness and balance to the whole. The marble bases enhance their sculptural and architectural presence. Highly decorative on a bookshelf, console, or desk, these bookends also serve as true decorative art objects. Both functional and decorative, these bookends can be used to hold a row of books or simply as sculptural objects on a shelf, desk, or console. There are small chips and more pronounced wear on the edges and protruding parts. A repair is present on one corner of the base (see photo). Weight: 3.660kg.