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Scandinavian Art Deco Obelisk in Heavy Bronze, 1930s

$317.72
$397.1520% Off
£237.96
£297.4520% Off
€268
€33520% Off
CA$445.97
CA$557.4620% Off
A$487.84
A$609.8020% Off
CHF 254.17
CHF 317.7120% Off
MX$5,869.76
MX$7,337.2020% Off
NOK 3,218.71
NOK 4,023.3920% Off
SEK 3,022.06
SEK 3,777.5820% Off
DKK 2,041.33
DKK 2,551.6620% Off

About the Item

Elegant and simplistically constructed desk ornament or paperweight in bronze. The obelisk can be perceived as a phallic symbol, a creating force or even a symbol of the sun. Its clean diminutive shape has been implemented in both ancient and modern architecture. This piece was made in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s. Measurements: H: 14 cm, Dept/width: 9/9 cm. Weight: 3-4 kg.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept 1930s condition with little ware and patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782242106322

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