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A wonderful vintage Italian alabaster bookend sculpture, hand carved from one solid piece of stone to resemble three graduated books. The sculptor created individual book spines, raised covers and carved page details, giving the piece a clever trompe-l'œil effect while preserving the natural beauty of the stone.
Creamy ivory alabaster is beautifully patterned with taupe, warm brown, gray and reddish veining, making every side visually interesting. At 2 lb 13.3 oz, it has substantial weight for supporting books while also working beautifully as a standalone shelf sculpture.
Perfect for a home library, office, study, bookshelf or reading nook—and an especially distinctive gift for a book collector, writer or bibliophile.
Natural alabaster has inherent variations in color, veining and texture; these are part of the character of the stone rather than manufacturing uniformity.Vintage condition with natural variations, veining and coloration inherent to the stone. Light age-appropriate surface wear may be present. Please review photos closely for the exact condition and beautiful natural stone pattern.
