Description: Antique Art Deco 1920s Harlequin French Bookend This beautifully detailed hand-painted French Art Deco Harlequin bookend adds a touch of antique 1920s charm to your bookshelves. A great accent piece for enthusiast of art deco décor, a collector of unique bookends, or simply looking for a distinctive addition to your home.The Harlequin is seated thoughtfully on top of a stack of books while leaning with it's chin on its left hand, possibly a clever nod to Rodin's The Thinker. Based on the diamond-patterned costume and its thoughtful, contemplative posture, this bookend is most likely depicting a Harlequin rather than Jester/Joker which would have more exaggerated garb from the medieval time. Harlequin, a character with Italian origins, was popular in French art and culture, especially during the Art Deco period. The Harlequin figure was embraced in French art, particularly in theater and decorative arts. French artists often depicted Harlequins in various forms, including sculptures, paintings, and decorative objects. In great pre-owned condition - no chips, or cracks. The bookends have wear consistent with use and age including a spot of wear near the spine of the green book and on the left shoulder as pictured. Feel free to message me if you have additional questions or would like more photos. Please review all photos carefully as we have tried to capture the item as presented and ask any questions prior to purchase. If an identifying mark, inclusion, or defect is visible in photos, this will be considered as disclosed to the buyer. All net proceeds of this sale will benefit Austin Pets Alive!, one of the nation's largest no-kill organizations. Thank you for helping us save companion animal lives! Please note, we do prefer to ship our items via UPS or USPS. If you are in or near the Austin, Texas area, we offer local pick up at any one of our 5 Austin Pets Alive! Thrift Stores. You can select Local Pick-up when checking out and this will remove all shipping cost. We will then contact you to arrange a time to pick up the item(s) at your convenience. We strive for 5-star customer service, so if you feel that your shopping experience was anything less than 5 stars contact us immediately through eBay so we may correct any issue you may have.
Price: 55 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-04T16:57:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Checked
Shape: Harlequin
Character: Joker
Color: Black
Year Manufactured: 1920
Material: Resin
Item Length: 4.5 in
Subject: French Harlequin
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bookends
Department: Adults
Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
Item Height: 8 in
Style: Art Deco
Theme: Art
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Finish: Hand Painted
Character Family: Harlequin
Item Weight: 2.6 lbs
Item Width: 3.5 in
