Rare cast metal bookends by L. V. Aronson depicting a seated reading monk within a library setting. Produced during the early 1920s, these bookends combine literary and ecclesiastical themes with classic American decorative metalwork.
Details
- Maker: L. V. Aronson
- Origin: United States
- Type: Bookends
- Quantity: Pair
- Material: Cast metal
- Subject: Reading monk in library
- Period: Circa 1920–1922
- Finish: Original polychrome painted finish
- Style: Gothic Revival / Library Decor
- Theme: Scholar, monk, books, reading
- Markings: Verify and photograph any foundry marks
- Height: Approx. ___ inches
- Width: Approx. ___ inches
- Weight: Approx. ___ lbs combined
Condition
Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the painted finish and metal surfaces. Retains strong decorative presence. Note any paint loss, oxidation, chips, repairs, or structural issues in the final listing.
Collector Appeal
An increasingly desirable early twentieth-century library accessory from L. V. Aronson. The reading monk motif appeals to collectors of bookends, monastic imagery, Gothic Revival décor, and antique library furnishings.
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