Revival Obelisks

This is a pair of mid-century vintage wooden obelisks. These obelisks have a patinated bronze finish to the surface with a black trimmed detail at the base. The taller obelisk is 6 x...

Pair of vintage (early to mid-century) Egyptian obelisks cut from jasper stone and black marble, each 19 1/5 by 4 3/8 by 4 3/8 inches, and in good condition.

Large Theodore Alexander Pair Brown Embossed Leather Obelisks A fantastic pair of designer obelisks. This pair is beautifully embossed in classic brown leather. Theodore Alexander is one of the finest luxury brands in the world. Founded in 1996 by the enigmatic Paul Maitland...

A stunning Vintage pair of large Empire Revival obelisks, dating from the late 20th Century. They are made of a dark black'nero antico' marble, the finish and attention to detail ...

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...

Our beautiful and very large French obelisk in the Empire style (35 3/4 in, 90.8 cm tall) with hieroglyphs and two seated gilt pharaohs dates from the mid nineteenth century. It is apparently unsigned and in good condition. From the collection of the legendary antiquarian dealer, Ariane Dandois...

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.

Imposing and solid malachite stone tower shaped as a square base with a long tapered rectangular body and ending with a pyramidal too.

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...

Large and impressive pair of Malachite veneered obelisks " D.

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...

Tall green marble obelisk with white veining. This piece is of good proportion with good weight and beveled edges. A perfect neoclassical touch fo...