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Mid-Century Modern Copper and Pewter Bookends Signed Nelson

About the Item

These whimsical bookends depict two human figures running on human hamster wheels. The figures themselves are pewter, and the bookends are copper. Artist signed on both bookends.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    patina / spots of wear to the copper.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU144426003373

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