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Striking vintage cast bronze leaf bookends by Emilio Maraffi, offered as a matching pair.
Each bookend is sculpturally formed from a grouping of overlapping leaves with beautifully modeled veins, curved edges and dimensional botanical forms. The bronze has developed a wonderful aged green/verdigris patina, giving the pair an especially attractive Mid-Century decorative appearance.
Both pieces bear a faint Emilio Maraffi signature on the reverse/base.
Maraffi is known for distinctive cast bronze decorative objects and worked in association with noted American designer McClelland Barclay. Maraffi’s documented work also includes a circa-1940 bronze leaf-form piece made for Cartier, adding interest to his relatively uncommon surviving decorative works.
Details:
* Artist/Designer: Emilio Maraffi
* Matching pair of bookends
* Cast bronze
* Sculptural overlapping leaf design
* Green/verdigris aged patina
* Signed
* Mid-20th century
* Felt-covered bases
* Heavy, substantial decorative pieces
* Sold as a pair
Condition: Very good vintage condition with naturally occurring patina, oxidation, surface variation and signs of age consistent with vintage bronze. Felt on the bases shows age/use. No obvious breaks or repairs noted. The bronze has not been polished, preserving its aged surface and character.
Please review all photographs carefully for design, signature, patina and condition.
A wonderful pair for a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, botanical, organic modern or eclectic interior, and an uncommon find for collectors of Emilio Maraffi decorative metalwork.
The Nourishment Mercantile
