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Ben Seibel Orb Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware

Creator: Ben Seibel - Jenfred Ware
Offered by: Solo Modern

Description
Ben Seibel Orb bookends, brass. Pair of rounded sculptural brass over white metal bookends with cutout handles - the form resembling Turkish kettlebells. The warm patina to the brass plated finish which shows minor scuffs and scratches and a spec of loss to one (see photo 3), otherwise in good original condition with oatmeal colored felt covering the hollow undersides. Retailed by Jenfred-ware of New York.

Seibel, after studying painting, sculpture and architecture, set up his own studio in Post- War Manhattan where he worked with a small staff until his death in 1985. He said that the study of sculpture had been one of the most important forces in his approach to design".

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Metal, Plated.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. One bookend has a scuff to the brass finish and a slight rattle from a loose fragment.
Creation Date:	1954
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	618546

Dimensions

W.	5.38 in;	H.	6.38 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	13.67 cm;	H.	16.21 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Solo Modern specializes in vintage Bitossi ceramics, lighting, accessories, art, and small furniture. We have been collecting, buying, and selling art and antiques since the late 1990’s. We are located in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood.

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