Vintage 1930s JB Hirsch Painted Metal Sculpture Bookends of Chinese Man Woman November 7, 2023 admin These are very nice Art Deco bookends made by the famous foundry started by HB Hirsch in New York in 1907, and these were made by JB Hirsch in the early 1930s in typical art deco style. They are quite heavy- most likely hand-painted bronze.