Extremely rare bronze washed white metal bookends by Paul Herzel, the distinguished sculptor of a number of artistic bookends.  The spirited pair (reminding me of the Romantic exuberance of a Delacroix) stand 6" high and are in very good condition.  They are marked "Paul Herzel ©" on the base of the mare.  One bookend has an almost invisible age crack at the base of the colt.  A stunning pair of sculptures with a muted greenish patina!