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French Empire Bronze Sphinx
French Empire Bronze Sphinx

French Empire Bronze Sphinx

$1,800

H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in

French Empire Bronze Sphinx

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze reclining winged sphinx figure mounted on a tripartite black

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes
Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes

Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes

$8,700 / set

H 16.5 in W 10.75 in D 5.5 in

Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19/20th Century) bronze sphinx andirons on rectangular base (PRICED AS

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Sphinx Mantel Clock
French Empire Bronze Sphinx Mantel Clock

French Empire Bronze Sphinx Mantel Clock

$3,500

H 15 in W 11 in D 6 in

French Empire Bronze Sphinx Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore mantel clock with claw feet and a sphinx on top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Sphinx
French Empire Bronze Sphinx

French Empire Bronze Sphinx

$1,800

H 6.25 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

French Empire Bronze Sphinx

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze reclining sphinx figure mounted on a rectangular black

Category

Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Sphinx Carved Console Table
French Empire Gilt Sphinx Carved Console Table

French Empire Gilt Sphinx Carved Console Table

$24,000

H 37.5 in W 38 in D 19 in

French Empire Gilt Sphinx Carved Console Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire gilt sphinx carved triangular console table with black painted top.  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century A charming cast iron paperweight

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras with Sphinx Figures
Pair of French Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras with Sphinx Figures

Pair of French Empire Bronze Dore Candelabras with Sphinx Figures

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire bronze dore 4 arm candelabras with figural sphinx decorations on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Figural Maiden Sphinx 19th Century French Empire Clock Set
Fantastic Figural Maiden Sphinx 19th Century French Empire Clock Set

Fantastic Figural Maiden Sphinx 19th Century French Empire Clock Set

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

reclining sphinx maidens, symbolic of wisdom and strength, a favored motif in the Empire period inspired by

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Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Sphinx Figure Wall Mirrors
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Sphinx Figure Wall Mirrors

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Sphinx Figure Wall Mirrors

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany wall mirrors with gilt sphinx heads and trim

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820
Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket with Sphinx Decoration, Continental, circa 1820

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century A charming

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes

French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes

$36,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in

French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx/Lion" Ormolu - a Pair. Circa

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Empire Mahogany Gilt Figural Sphinx Pier Console Table c. 1815
Fine French Empire Mahogany Gilt Figural Sphinx Pier Console Table c. 1815

Fine French Empire Mahogany Gilt Figural Sphinx Pier Console Table c. 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A VERY FINE FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLE With polychromed winged sphinx

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite
French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite

French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite

$26,970Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 38.13 in W 65.5 in D 29.25 in

French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Empire Revival Style Five Piece Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Figural Salon Suite, in

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl

Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Bronze Sphinx Oval Cut Crystal Centerpiece Bowl

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Empire Baccarat style centerpiece with cut crystal central bowl supported on

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this very decorative collectable suite of mahogany with ornate Sphinx & Griffon

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III
Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III

$16,020Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled and gilded. Paris

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III
Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III

Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III

$6,280Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 13 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III

By Napoléon III

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful pair of Sphinx made of bronze skillfully worked, sealed to a green alabaster base. The

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Antiquities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron

Located in Hudson, NY

Made in France circa 1840s this finely cast pair of sphinxes are represented in the recumbent

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps
Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Torchieres/floor lamps

Located in New York, NY

palmetto leaves and sphinx heads—ubiquitous throughout French Empire design, which are done in ormolu

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Fine Persian Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) .84 Silver Decorated Serving Tray
A Fine Persian Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) .84 Silver Decorated Serving Tray

A Fine Persian Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) .84 Silver Decorated Serving Tray

Located in Tarzana, CA

decoration depicting Achaemenid figures and winged sphinxes. The Achaemenid Empire was an ancient Persian

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s
Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s

Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s

$4,710 / set

H 12.6 in W 2.56 in D 7.49 in

Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, sphinxes were mythologized as treacherous and ruthless, capable of

Category

Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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Pair of Iron Sphinx First Empire Andirons
Pair of Iron Sphinx First Empire Andirons

Pair of Iron Sphinx First Empire Andirons

Unavailable

H 7 in W 4 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Iron Sphinx First Empire Andirons

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of First Empire Iron Sphinx Andirons. Rustic look adds to the beauty. Very heavy.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Pair of Empire Candlesticks, Golden Bronze Lapis Bases Empire 1830 Sphinx
Pair of Empire Candlesticks, Golden Bronze Lapis Bases Empire 1830 Sphinx

Pair of Empire Candlesticks, Golden Bronze Lapis Bases Empire 1830 Sphinx

Located in Rome, Italy

Pair of Empire Candlesticks Empire 1830 Lapis Italian Fine Arts Authority must check this item

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Antique 1820s French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

"Sphinx" Hand Wood Blocked on paper by Zuber
"Sphinx" Hand Wood Blocked on paper by Zuber

"Sphinx" Hand Wood Blocked on paper by Zuber

Unavailable

H 22 in W 42.5 in D 0.03 in

"Sphinx" Hand Wood Blocked on paper by Zuber

By zuber

Located in Rixheim, FR

Sphinx Made with the original wood blocks from 1800s Measures: 22" x 42.5" Printed with hand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Pair of Circa 1830 French Andirons or Chenets in the Form of Sphinx
Pair of Circa 1830 French Andirons or Chenets in the Form of Sphinx

Pair of Circa 1830 French Andirons or Chenets in the Form of Sphinx

Located in Antwerp, BE

French andirons or chenets in the form of a sphinx cast in iron circa 1830. They are a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century French Empire Dressing Cheval Mirror / Psyche in Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Dressing Cheval Mirror / Psyche in Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Dressing Cheval Mirror / Psyche in Mahogany

By P. Marcion, Jacob Frères

Located in L'Etang, FR

veneer, triangular pediment top with decorative bronze. Carved legs with paw / sphinx feet. Mercury

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Empire-Style Sphinx Chair
Empire-Style Sphinx Chair

Empire-Style Sphinx Chair

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H 44.75 in W 25.5 in D 23 in

Empire-Style Sphinx Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of exceptionally hand-carved sphinxes distinguishes this unique Empire-style armchair

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Gitwood Heads Sphinxes
19th Century French Empire Gitwood Heads Sphinxes

19th Century French Empire Gitwood Heads Sphinxes

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of sphinx heads, French empire era in gilded and polychrome wood, surely they were part of an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Busts

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century Empire Prussian Terracotta Sphinx
Early 19th Century Empire Prussian Terracotta Sphinx

Early 19th Century Empire Prussian Terracotta Sphinx

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very decorative early 19th century empire Prussian terracotta figure of a reclining sphinx on a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Empire Sphinx Maskaron, Frankreich Anfang 19, Jahrhundert
Empire Sphinx Maskaron, Frankreich Anfang 19, Jahrhundert

Empire Sphinx Maskaron, Frankreich Anfang 19, Jahrhundert

Located in Greding, DE

Maskaron der Sphinx aus feuervergoldeter Bronze im quadratischen Rahmen auf Samt gerahmt.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Busts

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Pair of Empire Sphinx Fireplace Andirons
18th Century Pair of Empire Sphinx Fireplace Andirons

18th Century Pair of Empire Sphinx Fireplace Andirons

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional pair of 18th Century Empire sphinx fireplace andirons embodies the grandeur and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes, one Gueridon Tables
19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes, one Gueridon Tables

19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes, one Gueridon Tables

Located in IT

19th century Italian empire period giltwood sphinx, only one available. Wood gold foil sphinx with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Empire Revival Mahogany Armchair w/ Gilt Bronze Sphinx Figures
French Empire Revival Mahogany Armchair w/ Gilt Bronze Sphinx Figures

French Empire Revival Mahogany Armchair w/ Gilt Bronze Sphinx Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze Style: French Empire This exquisite armchair is a striking example of French Empire Revival style

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Empire Egyptian Campaign Bronze Sphinxes, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Empire Egyptian Campaign Bronze Sphinxes, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Empire Egyptian Campaign Bronze Sphinxes, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb large pair of antique French Grand Tour Empire Egyptian Campaign bronzes

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes Console Demilune Tables
19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes Console Demilune Tables

19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes Console Demilune Tables

Located in IT

19th century Italian Empire Period giltwood sphinxes console demilune tables 19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Console Tables

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Mounted and Gilt Sphinx Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Mounted and Gilt Sphinx Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Mounted and Gilt Sphinx Armchairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Pair of large French armchairs with gilt sphinx's on each arm. Empire revival period with bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Armchairs

A Good Pair of French Empire Armchairs with Sphinx-Head Motifs
A Good Pair of French Empire Armchairs with Sphinx-Head Motifs

A Good Pair of French Empire Armchairs with Sphinx-Head Motifs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good pair of French empire fruitwood and parcel-gilt armchairs with sphinx-head motifs; each with

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Empire Sphinx Head Column Mirror Back Pier Table
Empire Sphinx Head Column Mirror Back Pier Table

Empire Sphinx Head Column Mirror Back Pier Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Empire Mahogany Mirror Back Pier Table w/ Sphinx Head Columns and Brass Mounts.

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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes, Set of Two Bases
19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes, Set of Two Bases

19th Century Italian Empire Period Giltwood Sphinxes, Set of Two Bases

Located in IT

19th century Italian empire period giltwood sphinxes, set of two bases Two wood gold foil sphinxes

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Large Empire Style Sconces with Blue Mirror and Sphinxes
Large Empire Style Sconces with Blue Mirror and Sphinxes

Large Empire Style Sconces with Blue Mirror and Sphinxes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920’s French Empire-style gilt bronze sconces. 30” height, 13” width & 8.5” depth

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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Carved Giltwood Wall Plaques with Sphinx
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Carved Giltwood Wall Plaques with Sphinx

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Carved Giltwood Wall Plaques with Sphinx

Located in Dallas, TX

. Both pieces feature a center sphinx sculpture in high relief with female head on green velvet fabric

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

20th Century French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Sphinx Motif
20th Century French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Sphinx Motif

20th Century French Empire-Style Bouillotte Lamp with Sphinx Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite French Empire-style bouillotte lamp features an elegant gilt bronze base adorned

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Gilt & Ebonised Mythical Beast Sphinx Regency French Empire
18th Century Gilt & Ebonised Mythical Beast Sphinx Regency French Empire

18th Century Gilt & Ebonised Mythical Beast Sphinx Regency French Empire

Located in Lowestoft, GB

untouched original condition Regency/French Empire?? either way born out of the formal Neoclassicism that

Category

Antique Late 17th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

French Empire Egyptian Revival Solid Mahogany Bergere Chair with Bronze Sphinxs
French Empire Egyptian Revival Solid Mahogany Bergere Chair with Bronze Sphinxs

French Empire Egyptian Revival Solid Mahogany Bergere Chair with Bronze Sphinxs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Empire Egyptian Revival bergère chair is an exceptional example of 19th-century

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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Sphinx Firedogs, Andirons
19th Century Sphinx Firedogs, Andirons

19th Century Sphinx Firedogs, Andirons

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H 8.27 in W 4.14 in D 19.1 in

19th Century Sphinx Firedogs, Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Sphinx firedogs.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite
French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite

French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare French Empire Revival style burr walnut with

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Desks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Gilt Bronze and Marble Egyptian Sphinx
Pair Gilt Bronze and Marble Egyptian Sphinx

Pair Gilt Bronze and Marble Egyptian Sphinx

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H 8.25 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in

Pair Gilt Bronze and Marble Egyptian Sphinx

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very fine French circa 1900s Gilt and patinated Bronze and Marble Egyptian Sphinxes.

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Vintage 1910s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs

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H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 17.72 in

19th Century French Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Sphinx fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century
Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century

Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

These four bronze statues represent the Egyptian sphinx. The Classic sphinx is a hybrid of a lion

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century French Sphinx Chenets in Cast Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century French Sphinx Chenets in Cast Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century French Sphinx Chenets in Cast Iron

Located in Dallas, TX

large and well defined sphinxes resting upon a rocaille cartouche, supported by a squared off plinth

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of French Empire bronze models of recumbent Sphinxes on Verdi Antico marble bases. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets with Fleur de Lys Cartouche
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets with Fleur de Lys Cartouche

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets with Fleur de Lys Cartouche

Located in Dallas, TX

with Fleur de Lys. They are based on the original sphinx chenets by Guillaume de Grof (1680-1742), a

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

1840 Retour d'Egypt Set of two Antique Gilded Bronze Italian Sphinxes
1840 Retour d'Egypt Set of two Antique Gilded Bronze Italian Sphinxes

1840 Retour d'Egypt Set of two Antique Gilded Bronze Italian Sphinxes

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Amazing pair of gilded bronze figures, probably they were mounted on a very big furniture. They can be used as bookends or decorative elements.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Revival Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Torchière, France, End of the 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Torchière, France, End of the 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Torchière, France, End of the 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

. While the presence of the sphinx might suggest an Empire style, elements are seen that separate it from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Torchères

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Bronze Sphinx
Antique French Empire Bronze Sphinx

Antique French Empire Bronze Sphinx

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H 8.5 in W 11.25 in D 5 in

Antique French Empire Bronze Sphinx

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautifully cast French Empire patinated and gilt bronze winged sphinx. The original dark warm

Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Empire 'Sphinx' fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Empire 'Sphinx' fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a black / pewter

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Empire Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Empire Sphinx Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Empire Sphinx fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Empire 'Sphinx' fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Empire 'Sphinx' Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Empire 'Sphinx' fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Empire Style Table with Sphinx Supports Side Table
Empire Style Table with Sphinx Supports Side Table

Empire Style Table with Sphinx Supports Side Table

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This stunning table is a classic example of the French Empire period. The circular painted top has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Sphinx Sculptures, Empire Period
French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Sphinx Sculptures, Empire Period

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Sphinx Sculptures, Empire Period

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of 19th century French Empire fire-dogs or andirons in cast iron. The andirons appear in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Giltwood Sphinx Console Table
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Giltwood Sphinx Console Table

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Giltwood Sphinx Console Table

Located in Berlin, DE

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Giltwood Sphinx Console Table A rectangular mahogany

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian 18th Century Empire Hand Carved, Lacquer and Gilt Wood Sphinx Sculptures
Italian 18th Century Empire Hand Carved, Lacquer and Gilt Wood Sphinx Sculptures

Italian 18th Century Empire Hand Carved, Lacquer and Gilt Wood Sphinx Sculptures

Located in Firenze, IT

This antique and rare matched pair of Italian Empire period late18th century (1790-1810) wood

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Empire Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Sphinx & Eagle Sculpture
Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Sphinx & Eagle Sculpture

Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Sphinx & Eagle Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

and it will light up both your days and evenings. The eagles with the winged sphinx sculptures on

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Empire Clock Gold T Kluge Stockholm with Sphinxes on Each Side
19th Century Empire Clock Gold T Kluge Stockholm with Sphinxes on Each Side

19th Century Empire Clock Gold T Kluge Stockholm with Sphinxes on Each Side

Located in DE

A beautiful 19th century Empire clock gilded with sphinxes sitting on each side. Signed with T

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Antique 19th Century European Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Egyptian Revival, Empire Light Sphinx Chandelier / Pendant Light
Antique Bronze Egyptian Revival, Empire Light Sphinx Chandelier / Pendant Light

Antique Bronze Egyptian Revival, Empire Light Sphinx Chandelier / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique rewired electrified (was original gas) 5-light pendant with sitting Sphinx sculptures. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Sphinx Topiary Forms
Pair of Sphinx Topiary Forms

Pair of Sphinx Topiary Forms

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H 26.5 in W 21 in D 41 in

Pair of Sphinx Topiary Forms

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of topiary forms constructed of heavy wire and in the shape of sphinxes. They can be used as

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Early 20th Century Empire Revival Garden Ornaments

Materials

Wire

Bronze Sphinx Sienna Marble Base Grand Tour 19th Century
Bronze Sphinx Sienna Marble Base Grand Tour 19th Century

Bronze Sphinx Sienna Marble Base Grand Tour 19th Century

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A French Empire finely cast bronze model of recumbent sphinx on a sienna marble base, circa 1840

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze

Gilt Sphinx Themed Candlestick on a Stepped Marble Base
Gilt Sphinx Themed Candlestick on a Stepped Marble Base

Gilt Sphinx Themed Candlestick on a Stepped Marble Base

Located in Stamford, CT

A gilt bronze candlestick on stepped marble base with gilt bonze face of a classical figure mounted on it.

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Antique 1870s French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Bronze Sphinx on Original Sienna Marble Base, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Bronze Sphinx on Original Sienna Marble Base, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Bronze Sphinx on Original Sienna Marble Base, circa 1820

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Early 19c. bronze sphinx on its original sienna marble base with the wings cast in separate

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Sphinx Bergeres
Pair of French Empire Style Sphinx Bergeres

Pair of French Empire Style Sphinx Bergeres

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H 36.5 in W 27 in D 26 in

Pair of French Empire Style Sphinx Bergeres

By Empire Furniture

Located in Berkeley, CA

An unusual pair of Sphinx chairs with caned seats and backs. The details make this chair, from the

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Sphinxes
Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Sphinxes

Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Sphinxes

Located in Woodbury, CT

in the French manner. Each sphinx was made in two halves and then braised together down the backs.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures
Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures

Pair of French Empire Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish pair of bronze French Empire style sphinx were recently purchased from a Palm Beach

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase with Bronze Sphinx Headdress and Feet
Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase with Bronze Sphinx Headdress and Feet

Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase with Bronze Sphinx Headdress and Feet

Located in Oakville, ON

Empire style mahogany bookcase, having the original glass doors decorated with typical Empire style

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Early 20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

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Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...

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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

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Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

$1,026 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

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Located in Brussels, BE

Apothecary balls in cobalt blue cut crystal - ten available.

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20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Re...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. We call this endearingly "...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

$11,801 / set

H 14.25 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set

Located in London, GB

A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

American Art Deco Wheeled Wicker Chaise
American Art Deco Wheeled Wicker Chaise

American Art Deco Wheeled Wicker Chaise

$3,900

H 38 in W 66 in D 38 in

American Art Deco Wheeled Wicker Chaise

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco split reed chaise lounge with a rounded back and painted wicker wrapping with 2 large back wheels

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Wicker

Art Deco Female Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Fayral
Art Deco Female Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Fayral

Art Deco Female Bronze Table Lamp Signed by Fayral

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Beautiful Art Deco bronze table lamp signed by Fayral. Having female bronze on black marble base. The sculpture has two glass spheres on either side of her that illuminate.. Incredib...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Pair of Edgar Brandt & Daum Art Deco Table Lamps
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Pair of Edgar Brandt & Daum Art Deco Table Lamps

$19,000 / set

H 11 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of Edgar Brandt & Daum Art Deco Table Lamps

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy French Art Deco pair of table lamps, with pierced spherical wrought iron bases and decorated with garland of mistletoe. Marbelized glass shades with or...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Wrought Iron

19th Century English Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Centre Table
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By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A very fine and substantial centre table in the Louis XVI in the Manner of Holland & Sons Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut,...

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Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns, Wired as Lamps. Featuring ornate swag garlands and rams heads, with a frieze of dancing putti.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

Located in London, GB

A Grand Tour Centre Table The Top Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani The carved gilt wood base in the manner of George Smith having four monopedia supports, each depicting leopards h...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

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Malachite

Italian 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Group of a Two-Horse Roman Chariot & Rider
Italian 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Group of a Two-Horse Roman Chariot & Rider

Italian 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Group of a Two-Horse Roman Chariot & Rider

$12,950Sale Price|22% Off

H 66.75 in W 28.5 in D 16.25 in

Italian 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Group of a Two-Horse Roman Chariot & Rider

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large Italian 19th century Greco Roman style brown patinated bronze sculpture group of a two-horse Roman Chariot and rider in a dark patina, raised on a fitted Verde d'alp...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

English Oak Champaign Bucket with Coat of Arms from the Late 19th Century
English Oak Champaign Bucket with Coat of Arms from the Late 19th Century

English Oak Champaign Bucket with Coat of Arms from the Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Champaign bucket made of oak with copper bands and a coat of arms from the late 19th century. This oak bucket retains its tin liner which is intended to protect the wood. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Rope, Wood, Oak

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,909Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century English Walnut with Marquetry Center Table
19th Century English Walnut with Marquetry Center Table

19th Century English Walnut with Marquetry Center Table

By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century center table by Johnstone & Jeanes of London. Constructed in walnut, with detailed marquetry inlay work and brass and gilt highlights; rising from a castor shod...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Vase

19th Century Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Vase

$76,360

H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Vase

Located in London, GB

This vase demonstrates some of the best workmanship to have come out of the early 19th century in China. Made from carved rock crystal and set on a later giltwood base, the vase date...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Vases

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Rock Crystal

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sphinx empire you’re looking for. A sphinx empire — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sphinx empire — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sphinx empire, those designed in Empire and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sphinx empire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henry Dasson, Joaquim Correia and Napoléon III are consistently popular.

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