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A pair of wooden Grand Tour obelisks, emulating marble, Italy 1870.

$4,193.50
£3,121.79
€3,500
CA$5,744.05
A$6,388.64
CHF 3,335.95
MX$77,742.92
NOK 42,605.15
SEK 39,956.11
DKK 26,644.28
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About the Item

A pair of Grand tour obelisks, made out of lacquered wood emulating Black Belgian marble and gilt brass elements. Four gilt brass spheres are the feet, than a parallelepiped base with painted emulating ‘Rosso Antico’ marble elements decorated with gold painted frame. The front one shows a floral gold painted decoration. Four gilt brass spheres holding the obelisk. At the top a brass gilt sphere and point. Italy circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917135351532

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