Art Deco flamingo bookends by A. Féron in bronze with original patina and Portoro marble base, France 1930s

A graceful echo of the exotic elegance that defined French Art Deco, these bookends by sculptor A. Féron are a refined marriage of sculpture and function. Designed and cast in France during the 1930s, they feature stylised flamingos rendered in bronze with original patina, their forms simultaneously streamlined and detailed, their long necks gracefully curved into mirrored silhouettes.

Each figure is anchored to a base of solid Portoro marble, prized for its dramatic black surface veined with golden ochre. The expressive natural patterning of the stone makes each bookend visually unique. Signs of age-related wear and minor chips along the edges confirm the authenticity of this vintage pair without compromising its strong decorative impact.

The composition balances Art Deco geometry with organic beauty – a perfect decorative statement for collectors, libraries or interiors celebrating 20th-century French design.

Details:

• Artist: A. Féron (signed)

• Origin: France

• Date: circa 1930s

• Style: French Art Deco

• Materials: Bronze with original patina, Portoro marble bases

• Condition: Good vintage condition with visible wear to marble edges (see photos)

• Signature: Cast signature on base

Dimensions (per piece):

• Width: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)

• Height: 16 cm (6.3 in)

• Depth: 7.5 cm (3.0 in)