Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Construction on the original Vendôme column was started in 1806 at Napoleon’s direction to celebrate the victory of Austerlitz, and completed in 1810.
The spiralling column is covered in delightful bas-relief bronze plates - which resemble the original bronze plates constructed out of cannons taken from the combined armies of Europe.
The Luxor Obelisks (Obélisques de Louxor) are a pair of ancient Egyptian obelisks, over 3,000 years old, carved to stand either side of the portal of the Luxor Temple in the reign of Ramesses II (c. 1250 BC). The right-hand western stone, 23 metres high, was moved in the 1830s to the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France, and is the one modelled here, while the left-hand eastern obelisk remains in its location in Egypt.
Both bronzes are raised on elegant black Belgium nero marble platform bases.
The attention to detail and quality throughout these pieces are second to none.
Condition:
In excellent condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 28 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 11 cm - Vendome
Height 28 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 11 cm - Luxor
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches - Vendome
Height 11 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches - Luxor
Belgium Fossil Marble
Belgium Fossil is one of the oldest stones available in Europe, used as part of Cathedrals in central Europe the stone is as popular now as it ever was.
Belgium Fossil is a fantastic black or gun grey stone that’s incredibly dense, perfect for complimenting furniture.
Our reference: A4050
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique Grand Tour Bronze Models of Colonne Vendôme and the Luxor Obelisk 19th C
