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Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Marble Nero Antico Obelisks

About the Item

A very attractive pair of Italian Grand Tour black marble obelisks. Detailed hieroglyphics to the front side, on a green marble plinth. Minor corner chips to both obelisks, otherwise nice, original condition. The Grand Tour was a traditional trip taken by aristocratic young men from the 17th-19th century as an educational right of passage to Italy. While the practice began in the late 17th century, it flourished particularly in the later half of the 19th century with the proliferation of rail transportation. The Grand Tour allowed the artistic appreciation of the classical past as well as the triumphs of the Renaissance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870-1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are minor chips to the edges of both obelisks and bases as documented on the photographs, including a chip to the top of the obelisks. Original condition overall. The white line on the upper part of one obelisk is only a veine and NO crack.
  • Seller Location:
    Worpswede / Bremen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29121stDibs: LU981418711132
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