Items Similar to Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
About the Item
These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand Tour when the fervor for all things ancient pervaded the decorative arts. Rich in neoclassical elegance yet possessing an exotic worldliness, pieces such as these were extremely popular as Grand Tour souvenirs among members of the British aristocracy.
Models influenced by the ancient world pervaded interior design and the decorative arts of the 19th century. Interest in Egyptian art was already high after Napoléon's 1798 campaign in Egypt, which led to an influx of Egyptian art and design into European culture. Adding to this momentum was Jean-François Champollion’s deciphering of hieroglyphs in 1822, as well as the installation of an obelisk in Paris in 1836. The excitement for Egyptian-style art and architecture continued to grow over the coming decades, and the style remains highly fashionable among both collectors and designers today.
Circa 1850
3 1/2" square x 12 1/4" high
- Dimensions:Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Egyptian Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1912
1stDibs seller since 2010
92 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 6 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New Orleans, LA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Grand Tour CasketLocated in New Orleans, LAThe time-honored decorative techniques of pietre dure and micromosaic are combined in this rare and exceptionally-crafted Grand Tour casket. Serving as a m...Category
Antique 19th Century European Greco Roman Decorative Boxes
MaterialsStone, Bronze
- 19th Century Tomb of the Scipios Grand Tour SouvenirLocated in New Orleans, LAThis incredible Grand Tour inkwell relic takes the form of the ancient Tomb of the Scipios, a family of Roman war heroes and generals. Beautifully carved ent...Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Inkwells
MaterialsSiena Marble
- Victorian Necessaire De VoyageLocated in New Orleans, LAA wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-p...Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
MaterialsCrystal, Silver
- Victorian Nécessaire de VoyageLocated in New Orleans, LAA work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage...Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
MaterialsVelvet, Glass, Wood
- William IV Terrestrial And Celestial Floor Globes By J. W. CaryBy John & William CaryLocated in New Orleans, LAThis stately pair of William IV Terrestrial and Celestial Globes was crafted by the esteemed mapmaking firm J. & W. Cary, exuding the essence of late Regency-era elegance. Beyond the...Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Globes
MaterialsMahogany
- Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. JohnstonBy W. & A.K. JohnstonLocated in New Orleans, LAMeasuring a monumental 30 inches in diameter, this impressive globe was crafted by the renowned firm W. & A.K. Johnston. Founded in 1825, the Johnston firm is considered the foremost...Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Globes
MaterialsBrass
You May Also Like
- Pink Marble Obelisk in the Style of the Grand TourLocated in London, GBA Large Marble Obelisk from Italy in the style of the Grand Tour collectibles. This piece would look perfect in your wunderkammer collection or set on y...Category
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks
MaterialsMarble, Stone
- An Antique Grand Tour Period "Rosso Antico" Red Marble Obelisk Column w/ FlameLocated in New York, NYA very finely carved 19th century Grand Tour period "Rosso Antico" marble souvenir, including Egyptian Obelisk with a Flame Finial. It is inscribed with gilt Latin lettering describi...Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Sculptures
MaterialsMarble
- Specimen Marble Obelisks, Grand Tour StyleLocated in El Monte, CAA superb pair of specimen marble obelisks constructed from a variety of specimen marbles. The highly decorative and large scale pair complements traditional and contemporary interiors.Category
20th Century Grand Tour Obelisks
MaterialsMarble
- Monumental Marble Inlaid Obelisks, Grand Tour StyleLocated in El Monte, CAUnique monumental Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Style Specimen marble inlaid obelisks. Marble is precisely cut and inlaid into a fine two-tone...Category
20th Century European Grand Tour Obelisks
MaterialsMarble
- Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble ObelisksLocated in Essex, MATypical form with different marbles.Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks
MaterialsMarble
- Pair of Decorative Grand Tour Neoclassical-Style ObelisksLocated in Dublin 8, IEPair of decorative Grand Tour Neoclassical-style obelisks dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. The tapering bodies are raised on square-stepped black marble bases...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Obelisks
MaterialsMarble
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Agated Agate
Natural Elegance
Antique Led
Agate Used For
Antique Agate
Square Grand
Antique Souvenirs
Italian Grand Tour Sculpture
Grand Tour Style
Antique Obelisks
Antique Obelisk
Ancient European Sculpture
Egypt Style Objects
Souvenirs Of Grand Tour
Italy Souvenirs
Antique Grand Tour Souvenirs
Obelisk Black
Ancient Agate