Lot 191

Pair Grand Tour Egyptianate Black Marble Obelisks

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Continental, 19th century, carved black and variegated marble on rectangular wood bases, in five pieces with central threaded dowel support, incised silver and gilt hieroglyphs and figures, 19 in.; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, all pieces loose on central dowel, scattered small nicks and chips throughout (especially to edges and corners), one support piece with break and restoration to corner, losses to gilding and silvering
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