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Pair Of Large Early 19th Century Porphyry Marble & Ormolu Mounted Obelisks

$75,100.98per set
£55,717.71per set
€63,000per set
CA$102,816.99per set
A$115,188.22per set
CHF 59,955.36per set
MX$1,402,772.08per set
NOK 763,751.39per set
SEK 719,238.29per set
DKK 479,692.69per set
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About the Item

An exceptional pair of Porphyry, marble and ormolu mounted Obelisks, of typical form surmounted with foliate-cast finial above ball feet, resting on a panelled plinth mounted with lion masks and a square stepped plinth base, on foliate-wrapped paw feet. Circa 1830 Italian
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.07 in (117 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin, IE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5735239166262

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