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Egyptian Imperial Porphyry

Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers
Pair Napoleon III Egyptian Imperial Porphyry Urns and Covers

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 baluster body on a concave support and square base, applied with high quality ormolu moun...

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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry and Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry and Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround

Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry and Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Flanked by circular Imperial Egyptian Porphyry capitols to the end blocks, thus supporting Imperial Egyptian Porphyry tapered panelled jambs raised on plain foot blocks.

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Antique 1810s Italian Egyptian Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble, Porphyry

19th C  Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry & Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
19th C  Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry & Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround

19th C Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry & Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Flanked by circular Imperial Egyptian Porphyry capitols to the end blocks, thus supporting Imperial Egyptian Porphyry tapered panelled jambs raised on plain foot blocks.

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Antique 1810s Italian Egyptian Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble, Porphyry

Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished
Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished

Large specimen of Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry - Partially polished

Located in Bruxelles, BE

During the Roman Empire, demand for red porphyry surged, and the stone was used in grand structures such as the Pantheon and various imperial palaces.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Natural Specimens

Materials

Porphyry

Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished
Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished

Rare Large Imperial Egyptian Red Porphyry specimen - partially polished

Located in Bruxelles, BE

During the Roman Empire, demand for red porphyry surged, and the stone was used in grand structures such as the Pantheon and various imperial palaces.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Natural Specimens

Materials

Porphyry

English Renaissance Revival Mantel with Porphyry Inlay
English Renaissance Revival Mantel with Porphyry Inlay

English Renaissance Revival Mantel with Porphyry Inlay

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The frieze panel inlaid with Egyptian Imperial red Porphyry, Ancient Green Peloponnesian Porphyry and lazurite, supported on similarly panelled jambs.

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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Porphyry

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Ancient Shard of Egyptian Porphyry
Ancient Shard of Egyptian Porphyry

Ancient Shard of Egyptian Porphyry

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H 3.55 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Ancient Shard of Egyptian Porphyry

Located in London, GB

A shard of Egyptian Imperial porphyry, with jagged edges.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Natural Specimens

Materials

Porphyry

Very Large Egyptian Imperial Red Porphyry, Roman Fragment
Very Large Egyptian Imperial Red Porphyry, Roman Fragment

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 21,5 cm.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Architectural E...

Materials

Porphyry

19th Century Porphyry Table
19th Century Porphyry Table

19th Century Porphyry Table

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H 26.9 in Dm 27.65 in

19th Century Porphyry Table

Located in London, by appointment only

Incorporating one of the World’s absolute rarest stones, Spartan Porphyry. Important and rare late 19th century Lapis Spartanus Grecian Porphyry & Imperial Egyptian Porphyry bronz...

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Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Center Tables

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell
19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell

19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell

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H 4.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

19th Century Porphyry & Ormolu Inkwell

Located in London, by appointment only

By repute with Royal origins. The Red Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Lapis Porphyrites, was only used in the noblest of the ancient Egyptian temples and tombs which were dedicated to...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Inkwells

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

Irish Specimen Console Table by Mark, Williams & Gibton
Irish Specimen Console Table by Mark, Williams & Gibton

Irish Specimen Console Table by Mark, Williams & Gibton

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in New Orleans, LA

This particular table surface boasts specimens including Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Greek Porphyry, Sicilian Jaspers, Occhio di Pavone, Breccia Verde d'Egitto, Brocatelle de Jura, C...

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Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble, Breccia Marble, Porphyry

Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian
Rare Grand Tour Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian

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 Blue Lapis Lazuli and Marble.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Pair 19th Century Console Tables
Pair 19th Century Console Tables

Pair 19th Century Console Tables

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H 38 in W 52.25 in D 26 in

Pair 19th Century Console Tables

Located in London, by appointment only

This stunning stone came from a quarry near Olmeto in Corsica which was discovered in 1785 and was mined from the beginning of the nineteenth century, it was Emperor Napoleon’s favou...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Granite, Marble

Imperial Black porphyry specimen
Imperial Black porphyry specimen

Imperial Black porphyry specimen

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H 6.3 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in

Imperial Black porphyry specimen

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Imperial Black porphyry Roman fragment, partially polished Gebel Dokhan (Mons Porphyrites) - Egypt 16 x 29 x 13 cm Porfido Nero is an exceeding rare Black Variety of Imperial Porph...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Bookends

Materials

Porphyry

Roman bronze sandaled foot on Egyptian imperial red porphyry base
Roman bronze sandaled foot on Egyptian imperial red porphyry base

Roman bronze sandaled foot on Egyptian imperial red porphyry base

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Roman bronze sandaled foot from a statuette Roman, 2nd century AD Bronze, on an Egyptian imperial red porphyry base Foot : Height 3,6 x length 6,3 x depth 2,2 cm porphyry base : heig...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Figurative Scul...

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Imperial red Porphyry - Roman period
Imperial red Porphyry - Roman period

Imperial red Porphyry - Roman period

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H 11.23 in W 26.38 in D 0.79 in

Imperial red Porphyry - Roman period

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Large polished Egyptian red porphyry piece Roman period 28,5 x 67 x 2 cm Large rectangular thin piece of Egyptian red porphyry. One side features ancient chisel marks, while the o...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Console Tables

Materials

Porphyry

19th Century Regency Bronzed Wood and Parcel Gilt Specimen Marble Table
19th Century Regency Bronzed Wood and Parcel Gilt Specimen Marble Table

19th Century Regency Bronzed Wood and Parcel Gilt Specimen Marble Table

Located in London, by appointment only

The outstanding inlaid top, brought back from the Grand Tour, includes Imperial Egyptian Porphyry, Greek Porphyry, Sicilian Jaspers, Rosso Antico, Verde Antico & Granito Rosso Antico...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

Antique 18th Century Architectural Model in Palladian Style, circa 1750
Antique 18th Century Architectural Model in Palladian Style, circa 1750

Antique 18th Century Architectural Model in Palladian Style, circa 1750

By Andrea Palladio

Located in Richmond, London

A superb quality George II period architectural model in mahogany and ebony, mounted with an Egyptian 'Imperial Porphyry' roundel. England, circa 1750.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Architectural Models

Materials

Porphyry

Antique Red Porphyry Column Socle, Egyptian or Roman Imperial Porphyry
Antique Red Porphyry Column Socle, Egyptian or Roman Imperial Porphyry

Antique Red Porphyry Column Socle, Egyptian or Roman Imperial Porphyry

Located in Richmond, London

'Imperial Porphyry' comes from 600 million-year-old volcanic rock from Gabal Abu Dukhan quarry in the Eastern Desert of Egypt which was discovered by Romans in AD 18.

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Architectural Models

Materials

Carrara Marble, Porphyry

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Faux Porphyry Table Lamps
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Faux Porphyry Table Lamps

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Faux Porphyry Table Lamps

By Thomas Hope

Located in Richmond, London

Imperial Porphyry comes from a 600 million-year-old volcanic rock from Gabal Abu Dukhan quarry in the Eastern Desert of Egypt which was discovered by Romans in AD 18.

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Early 20th Century English Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Pair Antique Very Large Chinese Porcelain Vases French Gold Ormolu Stands
Pair Antique Very Large Chinese Porcelain Vases French Gold Ormolu Stands

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Located in London, GB

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

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Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux
Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux

Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux

Located in PARIS, FR

These two royal portraits are a major historical testimony to the stay of the Comte d'Artois (the future Charles X) and his family in Edinburgh in 1796-1797. Given by the sitters to ...

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1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rome, IT

Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"
Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"

Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and monumental white marble figural sculpture clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by Jean-Joseph Jacquet (Belgian, 1822–1898), circa 1860. This extremely impressive ...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Double Portrait Oil Painting Brothers George, 2nd Duke Buckingham & Lord Francis
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Double Portrait Oil Painting Brothers George, 2nd Duke Buckingham & Lord Francis

By (After) Anthony Van Dyck

Located in London, GB

Aftrer Anthony VAN DYCK - maybe Studio (1599, Antwerp – 1641, London) Flemish Double Portrait of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham (1628-1687) & Lord Francis Villiers (1629-164...

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Oil

Ancient Roman Marble Corinthian Column Capital, Late Classical Period, Italy
Ancient Roman Marble Corinthian Column Capital, Late Classical Period, Italy

Ancient Roman Marble Corinthian Column Capital, Late Classical Period, Italy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptional marble capital of the classic Corinthian order with 3 tiers of foliate acanthus leaves. Both large and well preserved our beautiful example retains much of its crisp ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Architectural E...

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Marble

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise

Located in New Orleans, LA

"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...

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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Corinthian-Inspired Columns
A Pair of Corinthian-Inspired Columns

A Pair of Corinthian-Inspired Columns

$9,800Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 114 in W 18 in D 18 in

A Pair of Corinthian-Inspired Columns

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite pair of 1890's Indo-Saracenic columns beautifully blends intricate design elements. The Corinthian-inspired capitals are adorned with acanthus leaves, pomegranate flow...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Teak

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle
Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle

Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Very large French silvered bronze jardinière in the manner of Christofle French, Late 19th Century Height 45cm, width 102cm, depth 56cm This stunning silvered bronze jardinière is...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop
Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop

Neoclassical Italian Center Table with Imperial Porphyry Marble Tabletop

Located in Rome, IT

Very fine and important center table with square shaped Egyptian porphyry veneered tabletop. Base in walnut and ebonized wood of the Directoire period of the late 18th century, ma...

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Antique 1790s Italian Directoire Center Tables

Materials

Porphyry

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Egyptian Imperial Porphyry For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Egyptian imperial porphyry you’re looking for. An Egyptian imperial porphyry — often made from stone, porphyry and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Egyptian imperial porphyry you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An Egyptian imperial porphyry, designed in the neoclassical or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Egyptian Imperial Porphyry?

Prices for an Egyptian imperial porphyry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,536 and can go as high as $148,366, while the average can fetch as much as $31,380.