Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble Model of the Lateran Obelisk

Description:

Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble Model of the Lateran Obelisk, Italy, late 19th/early 20th century, the shaft incised with "hieroglyphs" and resting on a plinth with the Latin inscription commemorating Constantine the Great's conversion, set on slate base, ht. 17 3/4, base 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,800-2,200

Shaft broken and repaired, chips to the top of the obelisk, marble plinth, and slate.


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