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Set of Four Large Neoclassical Porphyry Obelisks, Italian, Circa 1880
Set of Four Large Neoclassical Porphyry Obelisks, Italian, Circa 1880

Set of Four Large Neoclassical Porphyry Obelisks, Italian, Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks. Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases. Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porphyry Abstract Sculptures

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Porphyry

Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts
Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts

Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts

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Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Porphyry Obelisks w Ormolu mounts. Please note: Though a pair, one obelisk is 34 1/2" and the other 35" The shorter obelisk is due to a ...

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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Porphyry Abstract Sculptures

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