Pair of Grand Tour Porphyry Obelisks

Description:

Pair of Grand Tour Porphyry Obelisks, Italy, 19th century, sienna marble with gilt-bronze corner mounts, lion masks and foot rim, set on a square green marble base, ht. 13 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

Each with glue residue at middle joint (probably reglued),one with upper segment slightly twisted. Each with minor nicked losses to base. One with professional repair to break, with chipped loss filled in same area and another lower chipped loss that has been filled on the same edge. One tip very slightly sharper than other, but both sharp.


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