Pompeian Bronze Peter Manfredi \"Literature\" Roman Scribe Bookends, 1920s For Sale

RARE Peter Manfredi of Pompeian Bronze Company figural pair of electro formed bronze-clad monochrome bookends titled “Literature” and “Roman Scribe”depicting a classic Roman depiction, c. 1921. Marked on back of bookend.

See Also:

Library of Congress, Catalogue of Copyright Entries:

- Literature, by Peter Manfredi (Model of book-end showing male figure seated reading open book on knee) © August 31, 1921, Pompeian Bronze Co., New York.

- 1921 Pompeian catalog as "Literature, #113".

- Number 1595, "Roman Scribe", in Kuritzky and De Costa collector's guide.

Condition:

Good condition - anomaly on one bookend -> plating lips over at base of neck and continues to front of the figure to where he is holding the book. Could be a past repair of manufacturing error. The felt is in poor shape. Please see photographs for details.

Measurements:

7” tall, 6” wide, and 5” deep

* All measurements taken to next 0.5 inch

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