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[BOOKENDS]. Two Sets of Art Nouveau Bookends by McClelland Barclay, Plus Two Sets of Author Bookends. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries].

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[BOOKENDS]. Two Sets of Art Nouveau Bookends by McClelland Barclay, Plus Two Sets of Author Bookends. [V.p., ca. 19th - 20th centuries]. McClelland Barclay bookends are bronze; one is a pair of painted mushrooms with small frogs, the other is a pair of grape leaves and grapes. Approximately 4 1/2" high. [With:] pair of painted bookends of Dante and Beatrice (spelt metal?). [With:] pair of bronze (?) bookends of Charles Dickens and John G. Whittier. Author bookends approximately 6" high.

Condition

Some toning, minor wear, soiling. Very good. 

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McClelland Barclay bookends are excellent examples of Art Nouveau artifacts, and nice survivors are uncommon.