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Pair of Grand Tour Egyptian Porphyry Obelisks, 19th Century

$9,500per set
£7,053.24per set
€8,218.97per set
CA$13,189.07per set
A$14,752.80per set
CHF 7,677.45per set
MX$181,612.02per set
NOK 97,673.01per set
SEK 91,636.54per set
DKK 61,321.72per set
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About the Item

The pair of obelisks with gilt lion faces on front base and gilt lion paws at corners, signed indistinctly. Rome dated 1893.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: porphyry obelisks1stDibs: LU162028364173

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