Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends carafe Artist: Léopold Stevens (1860-1935)

Artist: Léopold Stevens (1860-1935)

MM - C-6481 - 120523

Condition: Exhibits minor patination and oxidation

Both the neck and post are tightly affixed to the base and the lamp operates by way of the original paddle switch located on the socket

Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends carafe Artist: Léopold Stevens (1860-1935)c. 1920s; Verona Steel Casting Co. Verona, PA Matched pair of solid bronze elephant bookends cast with muscular, forward moving forms and strong surface modeling. Each figure stands on a stepped rectangular base, emphasizing weight and stability while aligning with the bold geometry and massing associated with American Art Deco metalwork. The simplified anatomy and rhythmic surface treatment balance naturalism with stylization, giving the figures a