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Painted Slate & Marble Obelisk, 1840

About the Item

Tapered square obelisk in painted slate with faux malachite panels on three sides, rising from architectural pediments atop each side of the square plinth. The plinth is mounted on a square base of cove cut white marble over a pillow cut gray & white marble on a square cut painted stone base. Circa 1840.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Painted surfaces show craquelure but are stable. Scuffs and marks are commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 32091stDibs: LU6534235655932
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