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Very Fine Charles X Imperial Porphyry Lyre Clock
Located in New York, NY
An important Charles X imperial porphyry lyre clock.
Crafted from red porphyry and ormolu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
descendant of Parma.
Measurements: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
descendant of Parma.
Measurements: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Important Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Veneered Tabletop
Located in Rome, IT
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Measurments: cm 120 x 120
This particular Imperial grade of porphyry came from a quarry in the Eastern Desert
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Directoire Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Period Imperial Porphyry Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Grand Tour period Imperial
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Urns
Materials
Porphyry
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Imperial Porphyry and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and high quality Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry and ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porphyry
H 20 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair Napoleon III Egyptian imperial porphyry urns and covers, each with a shaped cover and
Category
Antique 1870s French Egyptian Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Porphyry: Red Imperial Porphyry Power and Religion (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
photographs of Porphyry objects, more than half of which are previously unpublished. Will be of much interest
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Books
Materials
Paper
Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry and Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th century neoclassical Regency Statuary and Imperial Egyptian Porphyry antique marble
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Egyptian Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble, Porphyry
H 47.52 in W 69.3 in D 11.82 in
19th C Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry & Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th century neoclassical Regency statuary and Imperial Egyptian Porphyry antique marble
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Egyptian Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble, Porphyry
H 47.52 in W 69.3 in D 11.82 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Neoclassical & Greco-Roman Style Scagliola Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plaque depicting chariots, horses, allegorical maidens and gods, inlaid and painted in Imperial porphyry
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Greco Roman Decorative Art
Materials
Other
H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 1.5 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Neoclassical & Greco-Roman Style Scagliola Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plaque depicting chariots, horses, allegorical maidens and gods, inlaid and painted in Imperial porphyry
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Greco Roman Decorative Art
Materials
Other
H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 1.5 in
Italian 19th Century Giltwood and Specimen Marble Side/Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imperial Porphyry, Sienna, Brocatelle d'Espagne and Rouge Royal marble to name but a few. A fine Malachite
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair French Empire 19th-20th Century Red Porphyry-Like Granite & Ormolu Obelisks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"porphyry" is from Greek and means "purple". Purple was the color of royalty, and the "Imperial Porphyry
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Urns
Materials
Slate, Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
H 77 in W 19 in D 19 in
Rare 19th Century Grand Tour Marble Top Table on Giltwood Base
Located in London, GB
, malachite, and imperial porphyry; centred with a micromosaic medallion of the Doves of Pliny, and the whole
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
Porphyry Block
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
prestige. Over the following centuries, porphyry lost its imperial symbolism, but retained its image as a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Architectural Elements
Materials
Porphyry
Porphyry Block
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
prestige. Over the following centuries, porphyry lost its imperial symbolism, but retained its image as a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Architectural Elements
Materials
Porphyry
Pietra Dure Specimen Marble and Bronze Table
Located in London, by appointment only
- Alabastro di Palombara
42 - Norwegian Rose Marble
43 - Imperial Porphyry
44 - Broccatellone
45
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour End Tables
Materials
Porphyry, Marble, Bronze
Plateau of solid porphyry
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
associated with imperial prestige. Over the following centuries, porphyry lost its imperial symbolism but
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Architectural Elements
Materials
Porphyry
A Rare Islamic Large Porphyry Mortar
Located in London, GB
A Rare Islamic Large Porphyry Mortar
With ‘stylised’ lobes and pouring spout
Old fissures and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Mounted Objects
Materials
Porphyry
English Renaissance Revival Mantel with Porphyry Inlay
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
marbles. The frieze panel inlaid with Egyptian Imperial red Porphyry, Ancient Green Peloponnesian Porphyry
Category
Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Porphyry
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
was in fact limited by Diocletian to the Imperial family.
The Romans used this porphyry for the
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Porphyry
Italian Early 19th Century Solid Porphyry and Ormolu Urn, circa 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
finial. All original gilt.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Urns
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porphyry and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
intricately chased foliate band while showcasing the beautiful Porphyry.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Pair of Egyptian Porphyry Ormolu-Mounted Brule Parfumes after Gouthiere
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in New York, NY
signified with regal dignity. Porphyry use was limited by Emporer Diocletian to the Imperial family. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
was in fact limited by Diocletian to the Imperial family.
The Romans used this porphyry for the
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Obelisks
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
H 76.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Marble and Porphyry Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gilt throughout.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and other
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu
H 28.75 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaques of Virgil & Dante, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
sophisticated work of third-century Greek poets also known as Alexandrians.
Porphyry
Imperial Porphyry is an
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 12.21 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany, Ormolu and Porphyry Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original sensational circular porphyry top.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 21.5 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Porphyry Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases, and other objects. The word
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
H 27.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
A pair of simulated porphyry table lamps in the shape of urns
Located in Reepham, GB
for its distinct color. Because purple was considered the imperial color, porphyry was regarded as a
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
A pair of Egyptian porphyry and bronze candelabra after Charles-Antoine Bridan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Egyptian porphyry and bronze candelabra after Charles-Antoine Bridan, each comprising a
Category
Antique 1840s French Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Pietra Dura Hardstone and Giltwood Table
Located in London, GB
technique. Rare marbles included are imperial purple porphyry, porfido verde serpentino, rouge de Languedoc
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Porphyry, Onyx
Early 20th Century Specimen Marble & Semi Precious Stone Gilt Bronze Table
Located in London, by appointment only
overstated, they include Lapis Lazuli, Rosso Antico, rare Egyptian Granitos, Imperial Egyptian Porphyry
Category
Early 20th Century European Greco Roman Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Breccia Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze
19th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Bronze Vases
Located in IT
effect of porphyry, stone used in ancient times for important artifacts intended for imperial residences
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
imperial color, porphyry was regarded as royal, thus the Painter used his pallet to recreate the look of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 31.5 in W 55.5 in D 26 in
Pair 19th Century Italian Orbicular Granite & Walnut Console Tables
Located in London, by appointment only
designated the prerogative of the Imperial Family. These palatial tops incorporate a band of Imperial
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Granite
18th Century, Roman Architectural Capriccio Attributed to Francesco Chiarottini
Located in IT
, a large porphyry tank, a temple with an imperial sarcophagus supported by telamons, staircases and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Glass
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 2.37 in
Grand Tour Pair of Rare and Precious Specimen Marble Red Breccia, Porphyry Black
Located in Roma, IT
the imperial porphyry for the pair of superb and neoclassical porphyry vase on the very top.
Category
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble, Porphyry
H 26.38 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Ancient Shard of Egyptian Porphyry
Located in London, GB
A shard of Egyptian Imperial porphyry, with jagged edges.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Natural Specimens
Materials
Porphyry
Vase with Clock J. Lefebvre Bronze Red Porphyry France \'800
Located in Milano, IT
made of turned imperial porphyry and emptied inside to accommodate the clock, marked inside “J
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Architectural Model in Palladian Style, circa 1750
By Andrea Palladio
Located in London, GB
Egyptian 'Imperial Porphyry' roundel.
England, circa 1750.
Why we like it
Exquisitely detailed
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Architectural Models
Materials
Porphyry
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Pieta Dura Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rare marble specimens including Imperial Porphyry, green Porphyry, Brocatelle d’Espagne, Vert Particia
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Abstract Sculptures
H 33 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Porphyry Table
Located in London, by appointment only
& Imperial Egyptian Porphyry bronze centre table. The rarity of the stone set within this fabulous table
Category
Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Center Tables
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Pair of Monumental Louis Revival Ormolu and Porphyry Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
porphyry was prized for various monuments and building projects in Imperial Rome and later, it was used for
Category
Antique 1860s Candelabras
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
H 35.04 in W 13 in D 13 in
Very Large Egyptian Imperial Red Porphyry, Roman Fragment
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very large partially carved and polished Imperial red porphyry
Roman fragment
Measures: 72 x 42 x
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Architectural E...
Materials
Porphyry
19th Century Specimen Precious Hard Stone and Ormolu Mounted Jewelry Cabinet
Located in London, GB
-grained, with small white inclusions.
According to Pliny’s Natural History, Imperial Porphyry was
Category
Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Porphyry, Ormolu
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
"Porphyry, Red Imperial Porphry Power and Religion"
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A new hardback monograph looking at this most expensive of stone materials, which has been used to build things such as Royal Sarcophagus's, it has been carved into the bust's of Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Porphyry Obelisk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian porphyry, white and grey marble obelisk, early 19th century.
The Romans began to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Obelisks
Materials
Porphyry
18th century Porphyry & Ormolu Paperweight
Located in London, by appointment only
A magnificent desk top ornament of rectangular form the solid porphyry base with two pin cushions
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Paperweights
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell
Located in London, by appointment only
and figuration. By repute with Royal origins.
The Red Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Lapis Porphyrites
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Inkwells
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Porphyry Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Porphyry is considered the Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Solid Porphyry and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the most prestigious Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Centerpieces
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu and Porphyry Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire. Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s stone for columns, vases, alters, busts
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Inkwells
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
was the color of nobility to the Romans. Porphyry is considered the most prestigious Imperial Stone of
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Urns
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porphyry Gueridons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
solid porphyry fitted top.
Porphyry was Imperial Rome’s most prestigious stone for columns, vases and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Gueridon
Antique Early 19th Century Marble Chess Board Giallo Antico Nero Porphyry White
Located in London, by appointment only
Rare and early 19th century Grand Tour Giallo Antico, Nero, statuary and porphyry marble chess
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Games
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
H 1.5 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Irish Specimen Console Table by Mark, Williams & Gibton
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Greek Porphyry, Sicilian Jaspers, Occhio di Pavone, Breccia Verde d'Egitto
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Console Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry
Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian
Located in Essex, MA
Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Emperor Hadrian in Exquisite Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Onyx, Royal
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
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