Antique Art Nouveau Dante & Beatrice Figural Bronze Bookends – Heavy Painted Bust Pair Antique Cloisonné Enamel Shoe Buckle featuring a mesmerizing geometric design

featuring a mesmerizing geometric design inlaid with colored woods

textured brushstrokes that bring the scene to life

In excellent vintage condition

Brass side latch still intact

Antique Art Nouveau Dante & Beatrice Figural Bronze Bookends – Heavy Painted Bust Pair Antique Cloisonné Enamel Shoe Buckle featuring a mesmerizing geometric designBeautiful antique figural bookends depicting Dante and Beatrice, inspired by the legendary literary romance from The Divine Comedy. This heavy cast metal pair features detailed sculptural busts with a warm bronze tone painted finish and elegant Art Nouveau styling. The bookends have a wonderful aged character with natural wear and areas of paint peeling consistent with age, adding authentic antique charm and patina. Their substantial weight and