Sale 09BE02 | Lot 87

Companion Pair of Bronze Figural Bookends

Catalogue: Belle Epoque
Companion Pair of Bronze Figural Bookends

Lot Details

Lot 87
Companion Pair of Bronze Figural Bookends
After a model by Isadore Konti, cast by Gorham Co., first quarter of the 20th century
Each modeled as a kneeling nude male slave. Height 6 1/2 inches.

The Collection of Hugh J. Grant and Lucie

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $3,750 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Each appears to be in good condition: no apparent scratches or flake losses to the patina, which is a nice chocolate brown color with trace areas of reddish/dark orange colored patina; each is signed in the mold: 'J. Konti' and with the "c" copyright symbol; the rear side of the base also stamped GORHAM CO. FOUNDEURS 0472 and inscribed "#83"


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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $3,750 (includes buyer's premium)

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Belle Epoque

Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 10am EDT
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