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Pair of Grand Tour Marble Obelisks
Cella
for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800

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Pair of Grand Tour Marble Obelisks

19th century
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Very elegant and striking pair of Italian late 19th century Grand Tour Rouge Griotte and Sienna marble obelisks, after the antique. Classical form with stepped carved profile base and tall elegant obelisks very much in the Roman taste. Italy, probably Rome, circa 1890.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Cella has dated these Grand Tour Marble Obelisks to the 19th Century.

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SA1200744
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1071
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Very elegant and striking pair of Italian late 19th century Grand Tour Rouge Griotte and Sienna marble obelisks, after the antique.
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Classical form with stepped carved profile base and tall elegant obelisks very much in the Roman taste.
Cella

Italy, probably Rome, circa 1890.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated these Grand Tour Marble Obelisks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200744
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1071
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths.
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Archive I A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths.

Pair of Grand Tour Marble Obelisks

Archive II A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths. View V
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Cella
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A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths.
Pair of Grand Tour marble obelisks
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A pair of antique Grand Tour obelisks crafted from dark red variegated marble mounted on light yellow marble plinths.
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During the 18th and 19th centuries, European travellers embarking on the Grand Tour acquired miniature marble obelisks as souvenirs. Inspired by ancient Egyptian monoliths re-erected in Rome, these tabletop ornaments symbolised classical learning and architectural appreciation.

Grand Tour obelisks were typically crafted from Italian marbles and hardstones, such as Rouge Griotte, Giallo Antico, Nero Marquina, and lapis lazuli. The shafts were carved and mounted onto stepped square plinths using traditional mason techniques.

Authentic 19th-century specimens exhibit hand-carving details, minor age-related surface wear, and traditional construction between the shaft and plinth. Original pieces often feature coloured marbles sourced from historic Italian quarries.

Marble obelisks add vertical height and classical symmetry when displayed in pairs on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or book tower. They integrate into traditional libraries, maximalist displays, or contemporary spaces as structured architectural accents.

Clean marble surfaces using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a slightly damp cloth with pH-neutral soap. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning agents, as these react with calcium carbonate and dull the polished finish.
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