Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bookend with Super Folky Face 1926 donkey party poppy lark-spur and the like

poppy lark-spur and the like are accompanied by notes like "The insertion of the stamens into the calyx is a certain proof that the fruit produced by the flower containing them is good and wholesome

whenever the opportunity arises

thicker in some areas and thinner in others

remind/ed me a bit of the incredible work of the visionary self taught artist Martin Ramirez (reference image included in photos) which

Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bookend with Super Folky Face 1926 donkey party poppy lark-spur and the likeWhat I love about this old art nouveau bookend is the super folky (one might say homely) face on this a nude, completely endearing her to me even as it somewhat undermines her seductive pose. I don't believe this was intentional, but I think it makes this a marvelously human, empathetic thing. Love. 6" t x 4 1 4" w x 2 3 4" d and heavy. 1920s I believe, and in good condition, with loss to what I believe was a bronzed finish, all the good I think.