Vintage bookends with golden elephants on black marble bases.

Pair of vintage bookends in gilded metal with an antique patina, depicting two seated elephants with raised trunks, resting on slightly veined black marble rectangular bases. For lovers of patinated gilding and mischievous back-to-back designs. Description: • Material: marble and metal. • Height: 12.5 cm. • Dimensions of each base: 11 × 7.5 cm. • Weight: 1.825 kg for the pair. • Estimated period: 1950-1970 Overall good condition, with some areas of faded gilding revealing a darker patina, as well as a few discreet small chips on the bases – see photos. The bases are protected by new black felt. Pair sold only as a lot, not separable. The books visible in some photographs are presented solely for situational purposes and are not part of the sale. Careful shipping, professional packaging.