Art Deco bookends – Patinated swallow design in spelter - Green marble

Elegant pair of antique Art Deco bookends featuring two swallows with dynamic lines, frozen in a characteristic diving motion of the 1930s aesthetic. The birds, made of dark patinated spelter imitating bronze, rest on superb veined green marble bases, offering a refined and timeless contrast. The whole piece exudes a beautiful decorative presence, ideal for a library, an office, or an interior staging in vintage or contemporary style. Very decorative, these bookends can also be used as independent ornamental objects. Characteristics: Style: Art Deco. Materials: patinated spelter / veined green marble. Subject: swallows. Period: mid-20th century. Dimensions (per piece): Height: 10cm. Width: 13cm. Depth: 7cm. Weight: 630g. Overall good condition. Slight signs of age and use, black felt underneath renewed. A balanced and elegant pair, with a beautiful movement and a noble material base, perfect for adding an Art Deco touch to an interior.