Antique 1920s Paul Herzel Signed Pompeian Bronze Clad German Shepherd Bookends For Sale

Beautiful and hard-to-find pair of antique Paul Herzel Pompeian Bronze Clad German Shepherd Dog bookends dating to the 1920s. These highly detailed sculptural bookends feature seated German Shepherds with exceptional Art Deco-era craftsmanship and are signed “Paul Herzel.”

Each bookend displays a lifelike expression and finely modeled details, making them an excellent addition to any antique book collection, library, office, or German Shepherd memorabilia collection.

These are authentic vintage pieces with wonderful character and nearly a century of history.

Condition:

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description. The bookends remain solid and display well. They show honest antique wear consistent with age, including:

* Surface scratches and scuffs

* Areas of finish loss and bronze-clad wear, particularly around the tails and bases, exposing the underlying copper-colored metal

* Age-related patina and oxidation

* Minor edge wear to the bases

No obvious structural breaks or repairs were noted.

Features

* Original pair (2 bookends)

* Signed Paul Herzel

* Circa 1920s

* Pompeian bronze-clad construction

* German Shepherd design

* Heavy, substantial antique pieces

* Wonderful display pieces for collectors

A rare opportunity to own an authentic pair of Paul Herzel antique bookends that are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially as a matching set.

Ships carefully packed with plenty of protective material to ensure safe arrival.

One dog weighs 3.3 lbs and the other weighs 2.95 lbs. They are in overall nice, previously owned antique condition. There are some slight flaws in the dog’s tails as pictured.

This is an ''AS IS'' sale due to the nature of the item, being used, antique, vintage, collectible and because of the described issues if any.

Please don't hesitate to ask me any questions.