Egyptian Revival Obelisks

A superbly decorative pair of 'Goût Égyptienne' obelisks in black and Rouge Griotte marbles, with exquisite relief decorations picked out in silver and gold. France, mid- to late 19th century. Exceptional quality, original decoration. Why we like them Beautiful objects like these have always been a favourite souvenir from the Grand Tour. Thanks to their ancient, timeless form, architectural but at the same time highly sculptural, these objects are perfectly suited for classical and modern interiors. Originally called tekhenu by the Ancient Egyptians, obelisks played a vital role in the religion as well as in the architecture of the ancient Egypt, often found in pairs at the entrance of the temples. The word "obelisk" as used in English today is of Greek rather than Egyptian origin because Herodotus, the Greek traveller, was one of the first classical writers to use the term 'obeliskos' to describe them. In Egyptian mythology, the obelisk symbolized the sun god Ra, and was said to have been a petrified ray of the Aten, the sundisk. The pyramid and obelisk's significance have been previously overlooked, especially the astronomical phenomena connected with sunrise and sunset: Zodiacal light...

Egyptian Revival pair of marble obelisks ornamented with figures, hieroglyphics, scarabs, and other symbols. Chips to the corners and side on the base of one of the obelisks.

A French 19th century Egyptian Revival three-piece clock garniture The black marble and onyx central clock is shaped as an Egyptian Temple surmounted by a Sphynx guarded by two patinated bronze Griffons, engraved with Hieroglyphs and Antic Egyptian Symbols The pair of flanking black and pink marble...

Standing 20 inches this pair of French Empire style Egyptian themed marble obelisk models are richly decorated with bas-relief Egyptian motifs enhanced with gold and silver leaf on t...

A pair of striking Egyptian Revival likely French obelisk models standing almost 21 inches tall, crafted of polished faux nero antico marble separated by faux bronze accents. The bases feature images of the Egyptian gods...

Best quality Grand Tour model of Paris' Luxor Obelisk. It arrived in Paris in 1833, on a barge named the Luqsor, towed by a ship named the Sphinx, straig...

Pair of green marble obelisks with Belgian black marble bases. Both top and bottom have deeply incised hieroglyphics in siver and gold detail.

A set of very fine quality 19th century French onyx, slate and bronze three-piece Egyptian Revival clock set. The inlaid works are polychromed w...