French Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends — Matched Pair, Trunks Raised, on Travertine Bases

A beautifully matched pair of French Art Deco bronze elephant bookends, each figure cast with exceptional detail and mounted on a travertine marble base. The elephants are depicted with trunks raised — a traditional symbol of good luck and prosperity — in a dynamic, triumphant pose that captures the bold optimism of the Art Deco era.

Dimensions (per piece)

• Height: 18 cm
• Width: 23 cm
• Depth: 9 cm

Weight

• Piece 1: 2,165 g
• Piece 2: 2,185 g
• Total pair: approx. 4,350 g

Details

• Material: Patinated bronze on travertine marble bases
• Origin: France, circa 1920s–1930s
• Condition: Original warm patina, minor age-appropriate wear consistent with period
• Sold as a pair

Why You'll Love Them

These bookends bring sculptural presence to any shelf, desk, or console. Whether flanking a row of art books or displayed as standalone objects, they are a refined statement of European craftsmanship and Art Deco elegance.