Pair of Antique Red Stoneware Sphinxes, Felix Austin, 1833
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Pair of Antique Red Stoneware Sphinxes, Felix Austin, 1833
About the Item
- Creator:Austin & Seeley (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Stone,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850-1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition with light buildup. Traces of lichen, resulting in areas with a gray patina with black mottling. Some fleabites and age separations, both commensurate with age and exposure to the elements.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 1222-181stDibs: LU906333685152
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