420 - Pair of obelisks in Levanto green marble – Italian School – 20th century

Pair of obelisks in Levanto green marble – Italian School – 20th century An elegant pair of classically inspired obelisks, carved from Levanto green marble, one of Italy’s most distinctive ornamental stones, characterized by its deep green hue, crisscrossed by distinctive veins and branches in white, gray, and occasionally yellowish tones. The stone’s natural richness gives each piece a unique pattern, making its surface an ornamental element in its own right. The obelisk motif, which originated in ancient Egyptian architecture and was later adopted by Rome, acquired profound symbolic value associated with permanence, authority, and monumentality. Its revival during the Renaissance and Baroque periods made it a common feature in gardens, palaces, and aristocratic interiors, where it was often arranged in pairs to emphasize architectural axes and create dramatic compositions. Dimensions: 43 × 10 × 10 cm each.