"Pair Of Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed Carvin Marble Bases"
These bookends were made by Louis-Albert Carvin, they bear the signature "Etling Paris" which is the publisher of the bronze. Elephant tusks are made of horn. Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951) is a French sculptor. Specializing in animal sculpture, he takes as models deer, does, lions, lionesses, panthers, birds, wolf dogs... The limited company Edmond Etling was founded in Paris, France in 1909. Edmond Etling played an important role in the development of the Art Deco style and he had the vision and ability to promote and respond to a long list of notable designers of the decorative arts in the 1920s-1930s. For those who are more picky, we point out small scratches and chips on the marble, scratches and friction on the bronze. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of these bookends. For the condition, please detail the photos. Feel free to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 14.3 cm Width: 16.5 cm Depth: 7.3 cm E: M3300