Lot 3 , A 19th century Grand Tour style bronzed model of Cleopatra's Needle

A 19th century Grand Tour style bronzed model of Cleopatra's Needle standing upon a stepped serpentine plinth, 25cm wide, 111cm high
£500-800

Condition:
Overall a dull brown patination to the bronzed surface with some white matter in the crevices particularly to one side, plinth comes in two sections, minor scuffing and chipping but nothing significant. Overall weight 18.55kg, weight of obelisk only 4.1kg. Height of obelisk only 90cm. The surface is a bronzed finish only, probably over copper. There are no obvious maker’s marks.

Sold for £6,000