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Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks

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Pair of Egyptian Revival Italian specimen marble obelisks Italian, 20th Century Measures: Height 262cm, width 54cm, depth 54cm The obelisks in this pair are superb demonstrations of native Italian marbles, with specimens including verde antico, brocatello, porphyry, and Siena marble. Each obelisk features a plinth-form base and a pyramid-pointed top, the surfaces profusely inlaid with specimen stones within a parcel gilt ebonised wood frame. The pair is a fine example of the twentieth-century taste for the Egyptian Revival style.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 103.15 in (262 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Porphyry,Siena Marble,Wood,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 139981stDibs: LU956324302442

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