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A Pair of 20th Century Obelisks
Hobo Design
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
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A Pair of 20th Century Obelisks

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Hobo Design
Description

A pair of Italian, mid 20th century alabaster obelisks.

Hobo loves because: richly coloured, dramatic and sculptural.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated these Pair Marble Decorative Obelisks to the 1940s.

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SA1184114
Description
A pair of Italian, mid 20th century alabaster obelisks.

Hobo loves because: richly coloured, dramatic and sculptural.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated these Pair Marble Decorative Obelisks to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184114
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2025
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A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases.
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Archive I A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases.

A Pair of 20th Century Obelisks

Archive II A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases. View II
Archive III A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases. View VI
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Hobo Design

Hobo Design
Telephone 07532 805696
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm
Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hobod
Verified Since Mar 2025
Items For Sale 49
Items Sold 30
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Verified Since Mar 2025
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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/hobod
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A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases.
A Pair of 20th Century Obelisks
Ref: SA1184114
A pair of tall, tapering brown and terracotta mottled marble obelisks resting on stepped square bases.
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Decorative obelisks gained widespread popularity during the Grand Tour era in the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by ancient Egyptian monuments. European travellers brought back miniature stone and marble obelisks as souvenirs, establishing their place in Neoclassical and traditional interiors.

Decorative obelisks are typically carved from solid natural stones, such as marble, porphyry, or alabaster. They consist of a four-sided tapering shaft and pyramidion resting on a square pedestal base, often joined using internal metal dowels or specialised stone adhesives.

Authentic stone obelisks display natural mineral veining, inclusions, and subtle variations between paired pieces due to hand-cutting and finishing. They feature significant physical weight, precise bevelled edges, and age-appropriate surface wear or faint scuffs near the base.

A pair of marble obelisks creates vertical balance and architectural symmetry when placed at opposite ends of a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. They can also be styled within a structured bookcase arrangement alongside books and modern art.

Dust marble obelisks regularly with a dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using acidic, ammonia-based, or abrasive cleaning products, as these can dull or etch the polished stone surface; light cleaning should be done using a damp cloth with neutral soap.
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