French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920

France / 1920 / bookends / wood and bronze / Art Deco A captivating pair of French Art Deco bookends dating to the 1920s, each featuring a finely cast bronze relief of a conductor in full motion, baton raised, hand poised mid-gesture. The expressive figures are framed within octagonal mounts and set into richly toned wooden blocks with a polished finish, combining sculptural elegance with functional design. The composition reflects the dynamism and stylized realism typical of the Art Deco period, celebrating both music and movement. Ideal for collectors of early 20th-century decorative arts or music-themed objets d’art, these bookends offer a refined accent to any library, study, or interior vignette. Very good vintage condition with small traces of use consistent with age. The bronze retains its original patina; the wood shows minor surface wear that enhances its authenticity.