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THBFrench Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Rouge Royale Marble Model of the Luxor Obelisk, Inscribed to Louis Philippe
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549 Warren St
Hudson, NY 12534
United States
With a focus on curated sales of modern and traditional furniture, decorations and fine art, Stair has been selling interesting things from interesting people with a unique, sophisticated twist for over twenty years. We are innovative in our approach to marketing and online services, providing a hig...Read more
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LiveMay 6, 2021
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- Lot Description
25 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.
Note: The above offered lot is referred to as the "Luxor" Obelisk which currently stands in Paris on the Place de la Concorde. This obelisk was one of a pair which stood guarding the portal at the Luxor Temple in Egypt during the reign of Ramesses II. The left hand obelisk remains in its original location. The pair of Luxor obelisks were originally carved of yellow granite and are inscribed with hieroglyphics in honor of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. Ramesses II (1279-1213) was the third Pharaoh of the 19th dynasty.
The Parisian obelisk arrived in Paris on December 21, 1833, having been shipped from Luxor via Alexandria and Cherbourg. Three years later on October 25, 1836 it was installed on the Place de la Concorde by King Louis Philippe. It had been given to France by Muhammad Ali Pasha, ruler of Ottoman Egypt in exchange for a French mechanical clock. After the exchange the clock was found to be faulty, having probably been damaged during transport. The clock is still installed in a clock tower at the Cairo Citadel and is currently not working.
In good overall condition with a small casting flaw on the lower part of the obelisk, very minor staining and wear. The marble base with very small nicks.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Condition
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Collection from Stair We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518-751-1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com Gander & White Shipping T: 718.784.8444 F: 718.784.9337 www.ganderandwhite.com Plycon Transportation Group T: 631.269.7000 F: 631.269.7088 www.plycongroup.com
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