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Gold Winged Sphinx Lion Talismanic Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the the ancient mystical Egyptian and Sumerian cultures. 18 karat gold carved Sphinx lion with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Empire Psyche Mirror in Mahogany, France, early 19th century
By P. Marcion
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
the shape of animal claws/paws (sphinx, lion). The bronze parts are on the theme of nature (flowers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
antiquity, sphinxes were ubiquitous figures of Egyptian religious life. The lion, symbolising divine force
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique stone plaque is a fragment from history. With the head of human, the body of a lion
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Mounted Objects

Materials

Sandstone, Steel

Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Plaque
Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Plaque
H 17.92 in W 15.16 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Located in Rome, IT
Designed as entrance guardians, this pair of mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and
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2010s Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Located in Rome, IT
Designed as entrance guardians, this pair of mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and
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2010s Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Located in Rome, IT
Designed as entrance guardians, this pair of mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and
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2010s Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Carved Red Marble Throne with Two Sphinxes
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved red marble throne with two sphinxes. Two mythological figures with the body of a lion and
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20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Garden Ornaments

Materials

Marble

Carved Red Marble Throne with Two Sphinxes
Carved Red Marble Throne with Two Sphinxes
H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Pair of Egyptian Recumbent Sphinxes 20th C
Located in London, GB
lion, a griffin (part eagle and part lion), or another sphinx. About 1600 BCE the sphinx first appeared
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Bronze Egyptian Revival Sphinx
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of bronze Egyptian Revival sphinx figures in reclining poses seated on solid
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Antique 19th Century European Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair, Carved Sphinx Garden Statues, France circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Egyptian sphinx carved limestone statues that embody a rich history and timeless charm each
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Statues

Materials

Limestone

20th Century Reclining Woman with Sphinx Sculpture Alabaster
Located in Milan, IT
20th Century Reclining woman with Sphinx Alabaster, 43 x 60 x 25 cm The sculpture depicts
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Pair of Egyptian Cream Recumbent Sphinxes 20th Century
Located in London, GB
lion, a griffin (part eagle and part lion), or another sphinx. About 1600 BCE the sphinx first appeared
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Spectacular Greek Sphinx Sculpture Female Bronze and Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Spectacular Greek sphinx sculpture female in bronze and forged steel. Greek mythology Sphinx
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Vintage 1970s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Stunning Greek Sphinx White Sculpture Female Bronze Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery White Sculpture female lion bust with wings 61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of early 20th century Egyptian Revival marble garden sphinxes. Each have female heads
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Early 20th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Marble

A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large Pair of Egyptian Revival Vintage Patinated Brass Sphinxes. The impressive pair of brown
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Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lion of Delos
By Freeman Baldridge
Located in Storrs, CT
Oil on canvas of one of the lions from The Terrace of the Lions, Delos, Greece. Canvas measures 30
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lion of Delos
Lion of Delos
H 38.38 in W 33.38 in D 1.63 in
The Sphinx original blue ultramarine Neo Mythology by Paula Craioveanu
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"The Sphinx" The Sphinx a mythical creature with the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Tempera

Sensational Greek Sphinx Verdigris Sculpture Female Bronze and Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Greek mythology Sphinx imagery Bronze Sculpture female lion bust with wings 61.5 tall x 24.5 w x 34
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Console Table with Glass Top and Neoclassical Style Sphinx Supports
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A highly decorative Console Table With twin composition Roman style sphinxes in a pale tan tone
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20th Century Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Composition

Pair Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt Sphinxes Made 18th Century, England
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
traditional sphinx, combining the body of a lion with the wings of a bird. While the Great Sphinx of Giza is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Fine Antique Egyptian Revival Sphinx Motif 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Substantial quality, heavy gold piece. The iconic Sphinx, half lion and half human, is a powerful symbol of
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Hand-Carved Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a sphinx figure, showcasing a winged lion body and a woman’s
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

A pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Marble Base Sphinxes Bookends
Located in CABA, AR
feature majestic sphinxes, mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head of a human, symbolizing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Indian Hand-Carved 19th Century Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a sphinx figure, showcasing a winged lion body and a woman’s
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
armrests and surmounted with twin gilt-bronze figures of winged sphinxes, in the Egyptian-Napoleonic style
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Black Basalt Grecian Sphinx After a Model by John Cheere (1709-1787)
By Wedgewood
Located in Dallas, TX
a Wedgwood black basalt Grecian Sphinx after a model by sculptor John Cheere (English, 1709-1787
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Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Ancient Roman intaglio 1st-2nd Cent. AD 18 Kt Gold ring depicting a Sphinx
Located in Roma, IT
hidden truths. Imagery of the Sphinx, like the lion sculpted near the pyramid of Cheops, embodies not
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, culture, architecture and furniture. Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions
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Antique Late 18th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Erik Chambert Art Deco cabinet, 1920’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Art deco cabinet by Erik Chambert, Sweden 1920’s. Executed in veneer finish with spectacular lion
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Erik Chambert Art Deco cabinet, 1920’s
Erik Chambert Art Deco cabinet, 1920’s
H 58.66 in W 69.29 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Italian carved gilt wood Neoclassical wall mirror.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
scrolling foliate and floral decoration, winged sphinx's, medusa and lion mask mounts, a gilded beaded frame
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Blue and White Delft Large Lidded Baluster Vase
By Delft
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
maker's mark of Boch for Royal Sphinx in Maastricht, in the Netherlands. The vase is decorated with four
Category

20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Earthenware

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The tier has a central stepped platform showcasing a decorative Ormolu sphinx. The main Patinated
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
table, with classical motifs, sphinxs to the frieze and winged Lion supports, termintaing in claw feet
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Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
By Societe Clusienne
Located in Norwich, GB
patinated bronze sphinx wearing nemes and resting on lions paw feet. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti
Located in Chicago, IL
Firenze". Beautifully molded Plaster of Paris sphinx statues support the two pine slats. Due to being
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Plaster, Pine

1898 Dutch Coronation Plates - Set of 4 antique plates
By Petrus Regout
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
! Design by C.A. Lion Cachet (1864-1945) from 1898 for Petrus Regout. Diameter 20,5 cm. No hairlines, chips
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Antique 1890s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Limoges Tharaud “Cameo” Blue Plaque Stand
By Tharaud Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
-Sphinx who is sitting over a lion. She is holding with one hand a large cornucopia of flowers and with
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set
Located in New York, NY
by gilt bronze female sphinx with spread wings. The legs with additional gilt bronze decorations and
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
cement and shaped with a seat, in the lovely form of a shell resting on a plinth of 3 sphinx. The garden
Category

Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
cement and shaped with a seat, in the lovely form of a shell resting on a plinth of 3 sphinx. The garden
Category

Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Pair of French 19th Century Directoire St. Limoges Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, sphinxes and central winged maidens and handsome lions. At each side are exceptional swan handles with
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Brass Wall Utensil Holder, Empire, Early 19th C, with Roman Goddess with Putti
Located in Knivsta, SE
lion, surrounded by Erotes (small cherub-like beings, named after Eros, and symbols of love). The
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Le General Bonaparte en Egypte
By Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart
Located in Paris, FR
Klagmann student. He is well known for his bronzes of Saint Michel fountain, for the lions at Hotel de
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
. Winged Sphinxes act as the support for the armrests, while winged lion heads appear as if supporting the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Period English Regency Secretary Cabinet with Ebonized Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
section having a shaped cornice with an ebonized lion medallion flanked by sphinxes to the center and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century French Charles X Marble Top and Elm Three-Drawer Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
small chest is further decorated with bronze sphinx and Pharaoh motifs. The cabinet features three
Category

Mid-20th Century French Charles X Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Silver Two-Bottle Cruet Stand
Located in Firenze, IT
plantain leaf rims, the bodies pierced with alternating laurel fronds and sphinx figures, all on a square
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Antique 1820s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
textured backplates. Above is a spectacular helmet with a lion design and sphinx leading up to a most
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

A Pair French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
a touch of whimsy and intrigue. Adorning the lower body are wonderful lion-faced male masks with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Attr. Barbedienne Grand Tour "Isis Tripod" or Planter
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Berlin, DE
lion legs, each supporting a female sphinx with raised large wings. Each sphinx bears on its head a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Roman Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Centre Table
Located in London, GB
vibrant green-banded crystal of the malachite is adorned with a frieze of sphinxes around the edge, and
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20th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of Exceptional Carrara Marble Winged Sphinges by F.-E. Piat, France, 1873
By Frédéric - Eugène Piat 1
Located in PARIS, FR
serrated saddle pad, decorated with coats of arms and tassels. Their chest is decorated with a lion
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Antique 1870s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

16th century Brussels tapestry - The Story of David
Located in Bruxelles, BE
adversaries: the lion and the bear. The Bible recounts David's struggle against Goliath, a tale pivotal in
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
By Mermod Jaccard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
headed winged lion) and flanked by a pair of reclining sphinx. The clock case etc. is made of black
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Italian Empire Gilded Mirror, Circa 1815
Located in CH
States. The general representation followed the styles of ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. Sphinxes, swans
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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Italian Empire Gilded Mirror, Circa 1815
Italian Empire Gilded Mirror, Circa 1815
H 33.75 in W 28.25 in D 4 in
Large French Sevres Style Bronze Mounted Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Urn
By Melo
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. Both of them are also framed as above. The urn is bronze mounted and enhanced by sphinxes handles at
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
plinths decorated with regal lion heads and floral garlands. The whole resting on sphinx feet set up on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Sphinx Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sphinx lion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, every sphinx lion was constructed with great care. Find 193 options for an antique or vintage sphinx lion now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sphinx lion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sphinx lion, designed in the Empire, neoclassical or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made sphinx lion has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sphinx Lion?

A sphinx lion can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,959, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $183,889.