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C20th Pair Marble Obelisks
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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C20th Pair Marble Obelisks

1900 - 1920
Description

A pair of early C20th Sicilian Jasper marble obelisks; the tapering body raised on four gilt brass tortoise supports, on square stepped bases with gilt brass mouldings.

Italian circa 1920

Good condition.

Dimensions (ins) 27.5 high.

Provenance: By descent, family of Vittorio Bramanti, Florence, Italy, master of 'Opificio delle Pietre Dure' workshops, Florence. Completed by him after the model of the obelisks situated in 'Piazza Santa Maria Novello' Florence. The originals by Giambologna in 1608, were used as start/finish marks for the annual 'Palio dei Cocchi' Chariot Race held under Cosimo I, in imitation of the Roman Civcus.

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Height
70cm (27.56")
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Pair Red Marble Obelisks to the 1920s.

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SA497430
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R0073
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Description
A pair of early C20th Sicilian Jasper marble obelisks; the tapering body raised on four gilt brass tortoise supports, on square stepped bases with gilt brass mouldings.

Italian circa 1920

Good condition.

fig 1. A pair of red marble obelisks featuring gilt metal collars and stepped bases.
fig 1. C20th Pair Marble Obelisks

Dimensions (ins) 27.5 high.

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Provenance: By descent, family of Vittorio Bramanti, Florence, Italy, master of 'Opificio delle Pietre Dure' workshops, Florence.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Completed by him after the model of the obelisks situated in 'Piazza Santa Maria Novello' Florence. The originals by Giambologna in 1608, were used as start/finish marks for the annual 'Palio dei Cocchi' Chariot Race held under Cosimo I, in imitation of the Roman Civcus.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Pair Red Marble Obelisks to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA497430
Dealers Internal Ref
R0073
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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C20th Pair Marble Obelisks
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Decorative marble obelisks gained prominence in European interiors during the Renaissance and exploded in popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth-century Grand Tour era. Inspired by ancient Egyptian monuments re-erected in Rome, these scaled-down stone models were collected as symbols of architectural antiquity and classical erudition.

Traditional decorative obelisks are carved from quarried stones such as rouge marble, porphyry, black Belgian marble, or serpentine. They are frequently constructed in sectionsa tapering shaft, a moulding collar, and a stepped plinthoften accented with gilt bronze, brass, or ormolu mounts.

Authentic marble obelisks display natural mineral veining, subtle colour variations, and hand-cut construction joints along the plinth base. Examine the metal fittings for evidence of age, such as natural oxidation, cast assembly marks, and hand-cut threads on central structural rods.

Place marble obelisks symmetrically on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookcase shelf to establish balance and vertical height. Their structured geometric form contrasts effectively against modern painted walls, textured plaster, or rich timber panelling.

Clean marble surfaces using a dry or slightly dampened soft microfibre cloth to prevent scratching. Avoid acidic, abrasive, or ammonia-based household cleaners, which dull the polished surface, and dust any gilt metal mounts using a soft brush.
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