- SMALL BRONZE AND MARBLE LUXOR OBELISK
SMALL BRONZE AND MARBLE LUXOR OBELISK AND A SMALL BRONZE ARC DE TRIOMPHEThe arc de triomphe, with a label.
The arc 4 1/2 x 5 in., the obelisk 5 1/2 in. high.
Condition
Both in good condition with very minor oxidation and wear. A few nicks to the marble base of the arc and fitted with a red silk lined compartment.
Notwithstanding 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.
- TWO BRONZE AND MARBLE LUXOR OBELISKSThe
TWO BRONZE AND MARBLE LUXOR OBELISKSThe taller 10 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.
Condition
Both with small nicks to the marble bases. The tallest, formerly a thermometer and lacking elements. Both with polish residue.
Notwithstanding 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.
- TWO BRONZE AND MARBLE LUXOR OBELISKSThe
TWO BRONZE AND MARBLE LUXOR OBELISKSThe taller with a Porto marble base.
The taller 10 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Condition
Minor nicks to the marble bases. The taller obelisk appears to be painted black with minor nicks.
Notwithstanding 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.
- EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE DESK SETComprising:
A
EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BRONZE DESK SETComprising:
A Luxor obelisk thermometer
An Egyptian inspired thermometer, stamped H.P.
An Egyptian inspired barometer
The Egyptian thermometer 7 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Condition
All with minor wear and the barometer has a worn face with minor pitting. The obelisk is missing a fence and has oxidized.
Notwithstanding 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.
- TWO BRONZE LUXOR OBELISKSThe taller
TWO BRONZE LUXOR OBELISKSThe taller 12 1/2 in. x 4 5/8 in. x 4 5/8 in.
Condition
Both with wear and slight oxidation to the obelisks and losses to the black marble bases. Both lacking fences with holes on the marble.
Notwithstanding 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.
- LUXOR BRASS & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL 8-DAY
LUXOR BRASS & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL 8-DAY CLOCK Luxor eight-day desk clock with brass sunburst frame, guilloche enamel dial. 6.5" diameter; dial: 3.25" diameter.
- "THEBES KARNAK" FRENCH DOUBLE PAGE ENGRAVING
"THEBES KARNAK" FRENCH DOUBLE PAGE ENGRAVING 19th century French double page plate engraving depicting prospective view of the Karnak Temple in Thebes (Luxor) from "Description de l'Egypte," engraving by Coquet. Image: 22" H x 44" W; frame: 30" H x 52" W x 0.5" D. Wrinkling, tears, foxing, later pencil inscription upper left. Property from the Estate of designer, model, television host, and business woman, Nina Griscom.
- DAVID ROBERTS COLORED LITHO LUXOR TEMPLE
DAVID ROBERTS COLORED LITHO LUXOR TEMPLE 1847Unframed hand-colored lithograph, "Grand Entrance of the Temple of Luxor," signed in the print David Roberts (United Kingdom, 1796-1864), from the book "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia," London, F. G. Moon, 1842-1849, tears at margins, overall: 16.5"h, 23.75"w
- EUROPEAN SCHOOL: LUXORInk and wash on
EUROPEAN SCHOOL: LUXORInk and wash on two sheets of paper, 1832, indisticly signed, titled and dated lower right.
16 3/4 x 44 in. (sight), 21 3/4 x 49 1/2 in. (frame).
Condition
Two sheets joined at center. Staining, foxing and surface soiling.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.
- JEWELRY. (9) VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PENS WITH
JEWELRY. (9) VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PENS WITH GOLD NIBS Including a Watermans Ideal fountain pen with a 14kt yellow gold nib; a Morrison's fountain pen with a 14kt white gold nib; an Imperial fountain pen with a14kt yellow gold nib; a Kaweco Dia 802 G fountain pen with a 14kt yellow gold nib; a Luxor fountain pen with a Mont Blanc 41810 14kt gold nib; a Watermans fountain pen with a Canadian 14kt yellow gold nib; a Watermans fountain pen with an Ideal14kt yellow gold nib; a Watermans fountain pen with an Ideal14kt yellow gold nib; and a Sheaffer white dot fountain pen with a 14kt gold nib. Accompanied by a fountain pen with a glass nib and a gold filled Cross pen. From a Manhattan, NY estate. Dimensions: Kaweco Dia 802 G fountain pen measures approx. 120mm in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Pens are currently not functional. All pens are sold as is regardless of functionality. Imperial fountain pen's plunger exhibits corrosion.
- FRENCH GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED ROUGE ROYALE
FRENCH GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED ROUGE ROYALE MARBLE MODEL OF THE LUXOR OBELISK, INSCRIBED TO LOUIS PHILIPPE25 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.
Condition
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.
- CARVED RAMSES II TOE FRAGMENT Silver
CARVED RAMSES II TOE FRAGMENT Silver Mounted Pink Granite Toenail Fragment, purportedly from one of the colossal statues of Pharoah Ramses II (reigned ca. 1279-1213 BC) at the entrance to the Temple of Luxor (Luxor, Egypt); collected by photographer, author and adventurer Sigmund Krausz in 1899, who took possession of this piece because of a concern that it would otherwise be lost forever. Krausz brought the fragment to Europe and had it mounted in silver with the engraved notation: "Small toenail from colossal Statue of Ramses II. Temple of Luxor, Feb. 13th, 1899"; 2 1/2" high, 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"; Accompanied by a framed and notarized statement made in Chicago in 1919, from Krausz describing his acquisition of this piece, OS: 12" x 9".
Sigmund Krausz was made famous by his documentary photos released as "Street Types of Chicago" in 1892, the first publication of its kind. He also wrote "The Autocar Automobile Directory" and as record of his time overseas "Towards the Rising Sun, a Story of Travel & Adventure", published by Laird & Lee in Chicago, 1903. This recounted his travels parts to Greece and Asia Minor, Egypt and India.