A Fine Pair of French Marble and Onyx Decorative Obelisks

This heavy and impressive crystal art object made mid-1950s is cast and then carved and engraved. The considerable amount of technical skill required shows a master at his craft. The hand created first then set with the globe second and after cooling the engraved longitude and latitude lines, continents and islands engraved creating the whole. Unsigned but completely worked by hand the piece is simple and dramatic without being overwhelming. It shows a considerable amount of wear on the ground smooth pontil but otherwise is in perfect condition. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may had been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damage which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read the 1st dibs user agreement...

This carved marble center table comes from Italy and was made in the late 19th century. Bought as an outdoor table buy us this could and might have been used at one point as an indoo...

This fine lovely English pole screen circa 1780 would have been used to block direct heat from fires when makeup often contained large portions of with wax. The face of the screen is composed of Quilled paper...

This fine and very large coup or urn is made of a rare stone Lapis Medicea onyx. The form is based on the large decorative stonework found throughout the ancient world and then again...

Extraordinary pair of French green marble and fluted bronze obelisks made in the 1900's. These are resting upon wooden faux marble-painted bases and adorned with delicate putti and t...

Beautiful solid marble decorative obelisk, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and is nicely polished. The pi...

Pair of checkered marble obelisks of different heights.

A pair of early 20th century French marble veneered obelisks of tall stature.