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Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx
Located in London, GB
traditional and modern city buildings against the dark blue shaded background with an ancient Sphinx head in
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Vintage 1950s Egyptian Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx
Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx

Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx

H 37.01 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
researched and conserved, the sphinxes stand once again as icons of ancient Egyptian culture. Like the other
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes

H 26.78 in W 14.97 in D 41.34 in
Sphinx - Ancient Roman Art - Original Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sphinx - Ancient Roman Art, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Sphinx - Ancient Roman Art - Original Etching - 18th Century

Sphinx - Ancient Roman Art - Original Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

H 4.73 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Sphinx - Ancient Roman Frescoes - Original Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sphinx - Ancient Roman Frescoes, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Sphinx - Ancient Roman Frescoes - Original Etching - 18th Century

Sphinx - Ancient Roman Frescoes - Original Etching - 18th Century, 18th Century

H 4.73 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Granite Sculpture of a Sphinx in the Taste of Ancient Egypt.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Granite sculpture of a Sphinx in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. Granite sculpture of a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Granite Sculpture of a Sphinx in the Taste of Ancient Egypt.
Granite Sculpture of a Sphinx in the Taste of Ancient Egypt.

Granite Sculpture of a Sphinx in the Taste of Ancient Egypt.

H 11.03 in W 23.23 in D 6.5 in
Sphinxes from Ancient Rome - Original Etching by Various Masters - 1750s
Located in Roma, IT
Sphinxes from Ancient Rome, from the Series "Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed", original etching
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1750s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Sphinxes from Ancient Rome - Original Etching by Various Masters - 1750s

Sphinxes from Ancient Rome - Original Etching by Various Masters - 1750s, 1750s

H 4.93 in W 10.2 in D 0.04 in
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Granulated 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and seldom seen Roman Republican silver "denarius" from 46 BC featuring an Egyptian Sphinx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Granulated 22K Gold Pendant
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Granulated 22K Gold Pendant

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Granulated 22K Gold Pendant

W 0.83 in L 1.19 in
Sculpture of a Pair of Sphinxes in White Marble, Style of Ancient Egypt.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a pair of Sphinxes in white marble, contemporary work in the taste of Ancient Egypt
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Sculpture of a Pair of Sphinxes in White Marble, Style of Ancient Egypt.
Sculpture of a Pair of Sphinxes in White Marble, Style of Ancient Egypt.

Sculpture of a Pair of Sphinxes in White Marble, Style of Ancient Egypt.

H 11.62 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt. Circa: Mid to late 20th Century. A sphinx (/sfɪŋks/ SFINKS; Ancient Greek
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Late 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes
A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes

A Large Pair of Vintage Egyptian Revival Patinated Brass Sphinxes

H 25.25 in W 47 in D 24 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Greek Revival Gilt Carving of a Sphinx
Located in Chicago, IL
in the ancient past, the Sphinx was well-known as a mythological creature who destroys those who
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century English Regency Greek Revival Gilt Carving of a Sphinx
Early 19th Century English Regency Greek Revival Gilt Carving of a Sphinx

Early 19th Century English Regency Greek Revival Gilt Carving of a Sphinx

H 13 in W 18.5 in D 4.5 in
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire Style (1880) gilt bronze 5-light chandelier in neo-classic form with sphinx figures
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier

H 44 in W 34 in D 34 in
Pair of Small French Empire Giltwood Busts, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
sphinxes seen in ancient Egypt. The women’s heads are wrapped in fabric, leaving just the crown showing
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Small French Empire Giltwood Busts, Circa 1815
Pair of Small French Empire Giltwood Busts, Circa 1815

Pair of Small French Empire Giltwood Busts, Circa 1815

H 9.25 in W 4.625 in D 3.625 in
Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti
Located in Chicago, IL
ancient times as Plaster of Paris due to its abundance being found near Paris. These two sphinxes have
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti
Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti

Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti

H 37 in W 82 in D 33 in
Egyptian Dallah Coffee Pot: A Symbol of Hospitality and Cultural Richness
Located in Ixelles, BE
evoking ancient Egypt: a pyramid, a sphinx, and a radiant sun. These elements are emblematic of Egyptian
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Dallah Coffee Pot: A Symbol of Hospitality and Cultural Richness
Egyptian Dallah Coffee Pot: A Symbol of Hospitality and Cultural Richness

Egyptian Dallah Coffee Pot: A Symbol of Hospitality and Cultural Richness

H 7.88 in Dm 3.94 in
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
wood ancient Egyptian Sphinx form front feet. Bold, dramatic and luxurious yet with an elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror

19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror

H 86.25 in W 43 in D 22 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx
Located in London, GB
traditional and modern city buildings against the dark blue shaded background with an ancient Sphinx head in
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1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx
Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx

Original Vintage Travel Poster Egypt UAR United Arab Republic City Towers Sphinx, 1958

H 37.01 in W 24.81 in
Riddle of the Sphinx, 19th Century Photographs of Ancient Egypt
By Félix Bonfils
Located in New York, NY
A series of photographs of ancient Egypt. First image: Karnak, Avenue of Rams and Pylon of Ptolemy
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20th Century Egyptian Grand Tour Photography

Riddle of the Sphinx, 19th Century Photographs of Ancient Egypt
Riddle of the Sphinx, 19th Century Photographs of Ancient Egypt

Riddle of the Sphinx, 19th Century Photographs of Ancient Egypt

H 14 in W 17 in D 0.5 in
Rare Terra Cotta Large-Sized Sphinx with Head of Woman, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
sphinx in the ancient statuary. Mythological creature with body of lion and human head, formerly
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Busts

Rare Terra Cotta Large-Sized Sphinx with Head of Woman, 18th Century
Rare Terra Cotta Large-Sized Sphinx with Head of Woman, 18th Century

Rare Terra Cotta Large-Sized Sphinx with Head of Woman, 18th Century

H 41.74 in W 20.87 in D 55.52 in
Modern Sphynx
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
seamlessly blends the iconic form of an ancient Egyptian Sphinx with avant-garde geometric elements. Its
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Modern Sphynx
Modern Sphynx

Jan Willem Krijger
Modern Sphynx, 2020

H 78.75 in W 125.99 in D 51.19 in
Christian Berard, Lamp base with Painted Shade, 1937
By Christian Berard 1
Located in Paris, FR
” and “I keep watch over you during the night”. decorated with sun and moon, sphinx, ancient ruins and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Clay

Christian Berard, Lamp base with Painted Shade, 1937
Christian Berard, Lamp base with Painted Shade, 1937

Christian Berard, Lamp base with Painted Shade, 1937

H 22.84 in Dm 14.97 in
Head of the Colossal Sphinx (of Giza) /// Luigi Mayer Ancient Egyptian Landscape
By Luigi Mayer
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Luigi Mayer (Italian, 1755-1803) Title: "Head of the Colossal Sphinx (of Giza
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Early 1800s Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Aquatint

Head of the Colossal Sphinx (of Giza) /// Luigi Mayer Ancient Egyptian Landscape
Head of the Colossal Sphinx (of Giza) /// Luigi Mayer Ancient Egyptian Landscape

Head of the Colossal Sphinx (of Giza) /// Luigi Mayer Ancient Egyptian Landscape, 1801

H 13.07 in W 18.32 in
Pair of Prussian Carved Sandstone Sphinxes, Circa 1800
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
base, wearing the nemes-headdress, are very similar to the Ancient Egyptian concept. These sphinxes
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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Statues

Pair of Prussian Carved Sandstone Sphinxes, Circa 1800
Pair of Prussian Carved Sandstone Sphinxes, Circa 1800

Pair of Prussian Carved Sandstone Sphinxes, Circa 1800

H 38.59 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
Massive pair of French Terracotta sculptures of Royal Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Bases. Resting on wooden bases, these impressive, superb-quality sphinxes epitomize the essence of the
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Massive pair of French Terracotta sculptures of Royal Sphinxes
Massive pair of French Terracotta sculptures of Royal Sphinxes

Massive pair of French Terracotta sculptures of Royal Sphinxes

H 29.25 in W 27 in D 12 in
Classical Bronze and Gilt Bronze Torchere with a Winged Sphinx
Located in London, by appointment only
The winged Sphinx is an ancient motif that dates back to Egyptian times, It evolved through the Greeks
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Classical Roman Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Bronze

Classical Bronze and Gilt Bronze Torchere with a Winged Sphinx
Classical Bronze and Gilt Bronze Torchere with a Winged Sphinx

Classical Bronze and Gilt Bronze Torchere with a Winged Sphinx

H 57.49 in Dm 18.12 in
Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, Asian, and Greek mythology. In ancient Egypt, the sphinx was a spiritual guardian and most often
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

Materials

Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct
Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct

Antique Pair Grand Tour Bronze Egyptian Sphynx Figures Breche Violet Marble 19Ct

H 6 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in
'Bedouins and Camels Resting Amongst Ruins', 19th Century Orientalist painting
By William Luker Sr.
Located in London, GB
of the composition is the remains of a large, stone carved ancient Egyptian sphinx. Lounging and
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Bedouins and Camels Resting Amongst Ruins', 19th Century Orientalist painting
'Bedouins and Camels Resting Amongst Ruins', 19th Century Orientalist painting

William Luker Sr.
'Bedouins and Camels Resting Amongst Ruins', 19th Century Orientalist painting, 1863

H 40.56 in W 61.03 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard
Located in London, GB
ancient gods, sphinxes, lions, and griffins ornamented many pieces. Additionally, a revival of Eastern
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard
19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

19th Century Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Sideboard

H 48.43 in W 54.34 in D 14.18 in
Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
glory and authority of the ancient Roman emperors. Sphinxes, winged lions and creatures with heads of
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Antique 1810s French Empire More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century

H 1.58 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Romans were fascinated by the amazing monuments and imagery of ancient Egypt, and so
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Sphinx Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

Dm 0.75 in L 1.19 in
Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C
Located in London, GB
glory and authority of the ancient Roman emperors. Sphinxes, winged lions and creatures with heads of
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Antique 1850s French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C
Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C

H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in
Rare Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
bookends also have a deeper meaning. In ancient Egypt, the sphinx was, among other things, used as a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Rare Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures
Rare Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures

Rare Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures

H 5.2 in W 6.75 in D 3.7 in
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

Italian Empire Gilded Mirror, Circa 1815

H 33.75 in W 28.25 in D 4 in
Original Egypt Fly TWA vintage airlines' travel poster Camel
By David Klein
Located in Spokane, WA
Cairo Airport. In the foreground are the ancient Egyptian Sphinx and pyramids. The lower left of
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1960s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Offset

Original Egypt Fly TWA vintage airlines' travel poster Camel
Original Egypt Fly TWA vintage airlines' travel poster Camel

David Klein
Original Egypt Fly TWA vintage airlines' travel poster Camel, 1960s

H 40 in W 25 in D 0.05 in
Portrait of Pao Ying
By Leonor Fini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
with the ancient figure of a Sphinx. Deadly in Greek tradition, whilst benevolent but ferocious in
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1960s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of Pao Ying
Portrait of Pao Ying

Leonor Fini
Portrait of Pao Ying, c. 1960

H 15.5 in W 10.25 in
Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Chiffonier Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ancient gods, sphinxes, lions, and griffins ornamented many pieces. Additionally, a revival of Eastern
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Chiffonier Sideboard, 19th Century
Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Chiffonier Sideboard, 19th Century

Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Chiffonier Sideboard, 19th Century

H 48.43 in W 54.34 in D 14.18 in
Ancient Obelisks with Sphinxes
Located in Badia Polesine, RO
Splendid pair of important lacquered wooden obelisks: the sphinxes are embellished with elegant
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Obelisks with Sphinxes
Ancient Obelisks with Sphinxes

Ancient Obelisks with Sphinxes

H 29.73 in W 15.16 in D 6.5 in
Rare Egyptian Sphinx Ancient Glass Gold Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous antique pin shows the Sphinx surrounded by 2 pyramids with draping palm trees while
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Egyptian Sphinx Ancient Glass Gold Brooch
Rare Egyptian Sphinx Ancient Glass Gold Brooch

Rare Egyptian Sphinx Ancient Glass Gold Brooch

Late 19th Century French Pair of White Painted Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Located in Kent, GB
This elegant pair of painted white chairs is beautifully carved with Ancient Egyptian Sphinx heads
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Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Pair of White Painted Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Late 19th Century French Pair of White Painted Egyptian Revival Armchairs

Late 19th Century French Pair of White Painted Egyptian Revival Armchairs

H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Fragment with Sphinx
Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich
Ancient Egyptian light green composition amulet fragment with preserved Sphinx. Preserved are also
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Faience

Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Fragment with Sphinx
Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Fragment with Sphinx

Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Fragment with Sphinx

H 1.46 in W 1.23 in D 0.5 in
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Ancient Sphinx For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ancient sphinx for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and mahogany, every ancient sphinx was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an ancient sphinx, we have 257 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ancient sphinx, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ancient sphinx, those designed in Empire, neoclassical and Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made ancient sphinx has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood, Jospeh Roelants and Maison Mercier Frères are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ancient Sphinx?

An ancient sphinx can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,955, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $1,100,000.