Decorative Arts & Design

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LOT 216

Lot 216

Pair of Roland Paris (Austrian/German 1894-1945) Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze 'Wisdom and Poetry' Figural Bookends, c.1930

Pair of Roland Paris (Austrian/German 1894-1945) Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze 'Wisdom and Poetry' Figural Bookends, c.1930
Lot 216 Details
Pair of Roland Paris (Austrian/German 1894-1945) Art Deco Cold Painted Bronze 'Wisdom and Poetry' Figural Bookends, c.1930

each figure with carved ivory face and seated on Portoro marble base
height 6.9 in — 17.5 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In substantially good condition with some surface abrasions.

LOT 216
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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