Vintage French Art Deco Lady Bookends Meditation by Fayral for Max Le Verrier

Step into the poetic elegance of the French Art Deco era with this exquisite pair of vintage bookends titled “Meditation”, designed in the 1920s by Fayral — a well-known pseudonym of acclaimed French sculptor Pierre Le Faguays (1892–1962). These original sculptures were cast by Max Le Verrier, one of the leading names of Parisian Art Deco design. Each piece bears the artist’s signature, affirming its authenticity and origin.

Crafted in Régule (spelter), a favored medium of the period for its ability to capture delicate detail, these female figures radiate quiet introspection. Their slender forms, modestly posed with arms gently crossed over the chest and heads bowed in serene contemplation, evoke a sense of timeless grace. The figures stand confidently on striking Portor marble bases, their black tones streaked with dramatic gold and ivory veining — a luxurious contrast to the matte verdigris green patina of the sculptures above.

Each bookend is more than a functional object; it is a celebration of the female form and the Art Deco movement’s fascination with purity, symmetry, and sensual restraint. Whether placed on a library shelf, console table, or collector’s cabinet, these figures imbue their surroundings with sophisticated calm and historical resonance.

Artist: Fayral (Pierre Le Faguays), cast by Max Le Verrier
Origin: France, circa 1920-1930
Title: Meditation
Material: Régule (spelter) with original patina
Base: Portor marble
Dimensions (each): H 20.5 cm × W 10 cm × D 7 cm
Total Weight: ca. 2 kg
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age on the base; beautiful natural patina.