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The Traveler’s Monument – Marble and Onyx Grand Tour Obelisk, 19th Century
$3,400
£2,595.81
€2,973.11
CA$4,763.38
A$5,326.05
CHF 2,793.73
MX$64,511.22
NOK 35,265.40
SEK 33,317.28
DKK 22,191.32
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Grand Tour Specimen-Marble Obelisk, Italian, 19th century
A jewel-like tabletop obelisk built from alternating bands of polished specimen stones—giallo Siena, rouge griotte, verte antico, breccia, Portoro nero, and other richly veined Italian marbles—each slice mitre-jointed for crisp edges that create a striking barber-pole effect. The octagonal shaft rises from a tiered plinth of matching marbles and is crowned by a moulded entablature and a faceted marble finial that catches the light. Subtle wear to high points and a few minute edge nicks attest to a century-plus of Grand-Tour admiration; otherwise excellent, retaining a high polish all around. Dimensions: 16 ¾ in H × 3 ½ in W × 3 ½ in D (≈ 42.5 × 9 × 9 cm). A vivid study in geology and Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for a desk, mantel, or cabinet of curiosities.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1531246068762
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