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Boulder Bookends
The Boulder -- here reproduced as a pair of bookends -- symbolizes the struggle of the oppressed and shackled soul to break its bonds and find self expression. Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Cast in reconstituted stone, 8”H x 5.5”W x 5.5”L each, 18 lbs total. 4640, $95
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Rosetta Stone Bookends
The Rosetta Stone (c. 203 BC) is one of the British Museum's proudest exhibits. Found at Rosetta--now Rashid--in the Nile Delta by Napoleon's soldiers in 1799, it contained the key to the decipherment of hieroglyphics, the language of the ancient Egyptians. On the stone are three scripts: the bottom section is in Greek; the center in demotic (popular script originated in 700-600 BC and widely used for the next thousand years); and the top in hieroglyphics. Made from compound stone, soapstone finish, intricate details, 10”H x 7”L x 3.5”D / each. 12 lbs together. E-096K, $124
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Michelangelo's Night and Day
As sure as the sun rises and sets, these two lovers will be partners for all eternity. These two marble sculptures (1519-1534) are allegorical representations of Night as a woman and Day as a man, created by Michelangelo for the Tomb of Giuliano de' Medici--the leader of one of the most powerful banking families in Florence during the Renaissance. As Night at left prepares to rest, Day at right in counterpoise prepares to get up--thus continuing the calendar’s eternal cycle. Made from bonded white carrara marble, black marble base, imported from Italy, 9.5”W x 3”D x 10”H. TAL537, $205
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Siren Bookends
The song of the Sirens call men to abandon themselves, to hurl into the deep, to sprout wings, to transform, to die to self and emerge into a new form with new knowledge and understanding. If it has been some time now since you have read a book, you just might hear the song of the Sirens calling you deep into the pages! Made from white Carrara bonded marble, imported from Italy, and measure 8”H x 6.25”W x 4”L each. 4802, $85
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Fancy Frog Bookends
These whimsical frogs are inspired by ancient Oriental sculpture symbolizing prosperity and fertility. Handpainted alabaster finish with mulitone bases. Great company! Made from bonded stone, measures 10.5" H x 4.5" W x 6.75" L. 6916, $79
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Dragon Bookends Peering Through Castle Gates
Guard your treasured library with a pair of mythic beasts! Choose the right book, otherwise these two might bite you!They are made from resin and measure 4" L x 4" W x 7" H / each. 6034, $40
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Resting Gargoyle Bookends
At one time atop every Gothic cathedral as waterspouts, gargoyles sat observing in the shadows, sometimes sneering, other times teasing. Today these trusty beasts are hard at work protecting your novels of forgotten lore and safeguarding doorways and window sills. These gargoyles are made from resin with a grey stone finish and measure 5 3/4” H x 4”W x 3 1/4”L each. 4490, $28.50
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