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Pair of 18th-century Roman-made obelisks in diaspor and portoro

$17,242.51
£12,746.01
€14,400
CA$23,451.01
A$26,276.73
CHF 13,678.04
MX$321,455.34
NOK 173,617.36
SEK 163,979.52
DKK 109,648.93
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About the Item

This pair of obelisks is an elegant and fine example of decorative art. The pieces combine the use of fine materials such as jasper, portoro marble, and gilded bronze. This pair of obelisks follows the taste of the Grand Tour, when small reproductions of Roman ruins or architecture were created to serve as souvenirs for travelers. The marble workmanship make this pair very elegant and refined.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th 18th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1644240598102

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