Lot Essay
The model of the Luxor obelisk presented in 1829 to Charles X (d.1830) by Egypt, was installed in the Place de la Concorde, Paris, in 1836 by J.-B Lebas.
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A GILT BRONZE MODEL OF THE LUXOR OBELISK
20TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the base with inscription En presence de Roi Louis Phillipe Ier cet obelisque trasporte louqsor en France a ete presse sur ce paedestel par mr Labas engenieur aux applaudissemens d'un peuple immense le 25 octobre 1836, also with an inscription in latin, the square black marble base with pierced gallery
25¾in. (65cm.) high
20TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the base with inscription En presence de Roi Louis Phillipe Ier cet obelisque trasporte louqsor en France a ete presse sur ce paedestel par mr Labas engenieur aux applaudissemens d'un peuple immense le 25 octobre 1836, also with an inscription in latin, the square black marble base with pierced gallery
25¾in. (65cm.) high
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