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Creator: Unknown
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth supported by 3 legs (and thus a little prone to tipping).
Simply a wonderful sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Obelisks
Materials
Bronze
Large Ama Totem by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Ama Totem by Ana Tron.
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 25 x H 159 cm
Materials: Recycled paper with paste, paint chalk, and matt water-based varnish.
Ana Tron is an interio...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Unknown Obelisks
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Paper
$1,037 / item
Pair of French Marble and Bronze Obelisks, c. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary pair of French green marble and fluted bronze obelisks made in the 1900's. These are resting upon wooden faux marble-painted bases and adorned with delicate putti and t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Unknown Obelisks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight.
Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Unknown Obelisks
Materials
Precious Stone
Small Green Malachite Obelisk
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small green Malachite Obelisk
Gorgeous decorative piece
Measures: 5.75" H, 2" W, 2" D.
Category
20th Century Unknown Unknown Obelisks
Materials
Malachite
Small Ama Totem by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Ama Totem by Ana Tron.
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 25 x H 125 cm
Materials: Recycled paper with paste, paint chalk, and matt water-based varnish.
Ana Tron is an interio...
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2010s Mexican Modern Unknown Obelisks
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Epoxy Resin, Paper
$896 / item
Pair of Rock Crystal Tower Points on Giltwood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage rock crystal tower points, each standing gracefully on a giltwood hexagon base. Made in the USA in the 20th Century. Rock crystal, or often referred to as clear qua...
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Rock Crystal
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