Vintage Pottery ART DECO EGYPTIAN "Seated Scribe" BOOKENDS - Louvre replica

Description

Description:
These bookends were bought at auction in New Jersey to show with my nutty book collection.
I've reduced my collection since moving and putting these lovely pieces up for sale.
The figures are modeled after the statue in the Louvre called “Seated Scribe.”
The man sits on a pallet and holds a scroll.
Made of pottery, they appear to be bronze with a dark patina. However, the magnet does react so not bronze or any other metal.
Each piece measures 6.5” tall with a base that is 3.25” x 3.75”.
There is green felt on the bottom.
Unfortunately, I don't know the age.
Condition
:
One tiny chip on the corner of one of the bases (see close-up photo).
Some minor surface scuffs.
One area has the residue from an old paper label.
Please review the pictures closely as they are part of the description.
I apologize ahead of time for the cost of shipping. I only ship USPS Priority insured.
International shipping is thru the Ebay global shipping program only unless we determine we can safely do so.
I do want buyers to be happy. If the item you receive is damaged, please contact me as I almost always send insured.
If you did not find the item to your liking, please make sure that you package the item carefully and insure the item when sending back to me. As I travel a bit visiting grandchildren, please contact me beforehand to confirm the return address. I will refund your purchase price upon receipt of an item received in same condition.