American Art Industries vintage hand-painted Asian scholar bookends, a pair featuring detailed scholar figures holding books with embossed black book-shaped backs.

• Made of painted cast metal with hand-painted details in gold, black, red, and green.
• Each bookend depicts a seated Asian scholar holding an open book, with decorative embossed backs.
• Marked on the base with "AMERICAN ART IND" indicating authentic manufacturer branding.
• Includes both bookends only; no additional accessories or packaging.

Condition is good with visible wear including paint chipping on edges and minor surface scratches consistent with vintage use. Please review all photos for details.