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UnknownExceptional Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Carrara Marble Statue1790
1790
$35,000
£26,578.33
€30,722.99
CA$49,189.17
A$54,772.08
CHF 28,964.77
MX$666,542.74
NOK 365,107.22
SEK 343,984.67
DKK 229,293.78
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Outstanding Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Carrara Marble sculpture designed as entrance guardian, this mythical lady sphinx statuary display the head and chest of a neoclassical woman and the body of a recumbent lion on a rectangular base. A very noble female bust combined with the powerful body of a lioness, recumbent with her tail lying flat on her back.
In neoclassical decoration, sphinx sculptures were a popular motif, drawing inspiration from both ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology. They often appeared in interiors, adding an air of mystery and sophistication.
A timeless piece for your garden or interior decoration.
Good condition, with visible signs of wear and use some scratching, tearing an losses on the nose . May require restoration on request.
Provenance from an aristocratic palace of Naples.
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