Walter von Nessen (American, born Germany, 1889–1943). Cat Bookend, One of Pair, 1930–1935. Copper-plated alloy, 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (18.7 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1994.156.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1994.156.4-5.jpg)
Walter von Nessen (American, born Germany, 1889–1943). Cat Bookend, One of Pair, 1930–1935. Copper-plated alloy, 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (18.7 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1994.156.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 1994.156.4_1994.156.5_bw.jpg)
Cat Bookend, One of Pair
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MANUFACTURER
Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc., founded 1876–present
MEDIUM
Copper-plated alloy
DATES
1930–1935
DIMENSIONS
7 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (18.7 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1994.156.4
CREDIT LINE
H. Randolph Lever Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
One of pair with 1994.156.5. Copper-plated copper alloy bookend in the form of an abstract startled cat standing on a rectangular base. The body/legs are made from a single piece of pipe about 3/4" in diameter bent into an inverted U-shape. A spherical head with large round eyes and two conical ears is affixed on the right side. The tail, joined to the body on the left side, is bent at a right angle away from the body, then points straight up. Underside of base covered with green felt.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Walter von Nessen (American, born Germany, 1889–1943). Cat Bookend, One of Pair, 1930–1935. Copper-plated alloy, 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (18.7 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1994.156.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1994.156.4-5.jpg)
IMAGE
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