Splendid Pair of Highly Decorative Obelisks of traditional form raised on stepped bases, mid Nineteenth Century of Continental origin, possibly France.

Each square colunm decorated with Egyptian figures, reptiles and exotic birds ending on square stepped platforms.

Condition: Good condition with nice surface patination, few losses to marble at corners, gilt and silver etching has worn in areas.

Great Pair of Obelisks of substantial size, a Decorators dream find.

Height: 21.5" (54.5cm). Width: (base) 6" (15.5cm). Protrudence: (base) 4.5" (11.5cm).

Eur.1475.00 Sold 

Scagliola: A technique using marble which became fashionable during the Seventeenth Century in Tuscany.