Sphinx Empire

Carved legs with paw / sphinx feet. Mercury glass / mirror. Empire style, France, early 19th century.

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

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

A very decorative early 19th century empire Prussian terracotta figure of a reclining sphinx on a rectangular plinth, with serene female face wearing a loose hood draped around the h...

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

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

19th century Italian empire period giltwood sphinx, only one available.

Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Requires New Upholstery Materials: Mahogany, Patinated Bronze Style: French Empire This exquisite armchair is a striking example of French Emp...

This is a truly superb large pair of antique French Grand Tour Empire Egyptian Campaign bronzes modelled as Sphinxes, circa 1820 in date.

19th century Italian Empire Period giltwood sphinxes console demilune tables 19th century Italian empire period giltwood sphinxes, set of two.

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

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

A good pair of French empire fruitwood and parcel-gilt armchairs with sphinx-head motifs; each with rectangular framed back above half-round padded arms emanating from lotus leaf car...

19th century Italian empire period giltwood sphinxes, set of two bases Two wood gold foil sphinxes with woman head and wings.

19th century Italian empire period giltwood sphinxes, set of two. Two wood gold foil sphinxes with woman head and wings.

Pair of 1920’s French Empire-style gilt bronze sconces. 30” height, 13” width & 8.5” depth. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY. 1-212-751-2282

This elegant pair of antique plaques was carved in France, circa 1850, shaped as a heart, each large decorative plaque is set in a hand carved gilt wood frame embellished by laurel l...

This exquisite French Empire-style bouillotte lamp features an elegant gilt bronze base adorned with finely cast details.

A rather wonderfully carved winged mythical beast, with its original gilt and ebony finish. The original gesso is visible in places and areas of bare wood, mainly situated around ...

Excellent pair of early Empire bronze candelabra with seated sphinx figures.

Antique French Empire chandelier with bronzed frame, ebonized urn form font, cornucopia form lights terminating in glass flame form shades and figural sphinx elements, C1930 Measur...

Constructed from solid mahogany, the chair showcases the refined lines and timeless proportions of the French Empire style, accented with bronze sphinx figures on the arm supports—sy...

19th century French Sphinx firedogs.

This one is detailed all over with solid bronze mounts, there are Sphinx heads, sideways facing solider heads, French laurel reefs, dancing ladies, the handles, the detail is absolut...

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

19th century French Sphinx fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request they can be made black. We have a unique and specialized collection of...

These four bronze statues represent the Egyptian sphinx. The Classic sphinx is a hybrid of a lion and a human and first appeared in Egypt during the IV dynasty.

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

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

The Classic sphinx is a hybrid of a lion and a human and first appeared in Egypt during the IV dynasty, where it was shown both sitting or lying down.

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

While the presence of the sphinx might suggest an Empire style, elements are seen that separate it from the same: the sphinx is not taken directly from the art of Ancient Egypt, nor ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

The top is supported by three ebonized sphinx heads that taper as supports and end in a claw feet.

A pair of 19th century French Empire fire-dogs or andirons in cast iron. The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina making the sphinx formed figures fabulously attractive.

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Giltwood Sphinx Console Table A rectangular mahogany console table, formed with two giltwood supports shaped as female sphinx trapezoph...

This antique and rare matched pair of Italian Empire period late18th century (1790-1810) wood sculptures modelled as laying sphinxes are hand carved, lacquer and parcel gilt.

Stunning and large six-light chandelier with glass shades. This top quality pendant light from the early 1900s is another one of our recent great finds. Both with the light switched...

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

Formly chenets (and could be again) now accessories for desk or commodes. Finely cast and well chased detail. The rich gilding pretty much present tho' with some light wear. Very...

Antique rewired electrified (was original gas) 5-light pendant with sitting Sphinx sculptures. The first owner of this top of the line, sculptural chandelier would have been very we...

Pair of topiary forms constructed of heavy wire and in the shape of sphinxes. They can be used as garden ornaments or wire sculpture art pieces.

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

An unusual pair of Sphinx chairs with caned seats and backs. The details make this chair, from the cat head arms to the goat back legs. The finish is tortoise shell with handpainte...

Set on their original bases recently repainted. They are of the period and are of bronze, silvered in the French manner. Each sphinx was made in two halves and then braised together ...

This stylish pair of bronze French Empire style sphinx were recently purchased from a Palm Beach estate and will make the perfect addition to you home or garden.

Empire style mahogany bookcase, having the original glass doors decorated with typical Empire style, sphinx headdress and feet.

Super quality pair of French mahogany Empire style library armchairs with carved sphinx heads to the arm supports.

Pair of palatial vintage torchiere floor lamps in the French empire style, finely crafted from gilt and patinated bronze and steel. Each with a circular shallow dish-form basin fitt...

Pairof English Regency (20th Century) ebonized and gilt trimmed bergere Armchairs with cane sides and carved lion heads on back and arms. (Reproduction of Geo Smith design) .

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

19th century pair of bronze Egyptian Revival sphinx figures in reclining poses seated on solid wooden rectangular plinth bases. A well-detailed pair with extended eagle wings drawn b...

Bearing a cipher mark from 1856, this mid-19th-century centerpiece stands as a crowning achievement of the esteemed firm Minton & Co. This accomplishment of such grand scale in c...

This unique French Empire-stye console table, which also functions as a jardinere, is a masterpiece of neoclassical design infused with Empire motifs. Featuring a demilune shape, the...