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Terracotta Sphinx

An Important Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes by Enrico Vella
By Enrico Vella
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes On later Sienna and Porphyry Marbleized Plinths
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Antique 19th Century Italian Statues

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Terracotta

Antique French Terracotta Sphinx Model
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French terracotta model of a sphinx. The patinated finish of the terracotta adds a
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Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Antique French Terracotta Sphinx Model
Antique French Terracotta Sphinx Model
H 24.81 in W 24.02 in D 11.03 in
1970s Classic Bench with Terracotta Sphinxes with Lion and Plant Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
Majestic terracotta bench inspired by classical art, with sides ornamented with imposing hand
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Late 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Stone

19th Century Rare Greco Roman Sphinx in Terracotta
Located in Miami, FL
Set of dining table and armchairs. Garden or Patio Furniture. Indoor and outdoor.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Continental Terracotta Egyptian Revival Sphinxes, a Matched Pair Offered for sale is
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Antique 18th Century European Egyptian Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Museum Replica of a Winged Sphinx, England
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Museum Replica of a Winged Sphinx from the Freud Museum in London. England, circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Dramatic Glazed Terra Cotta Sculpture of an Egyptian Sphinx
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Egyptian Sphinx having the face of a handsome man on the body of a reclining four legged animal. Stamped
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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Sphinxes - Antique Tuscan Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Italian 19th-century sphinx statuettes handcrafted in terracotta, in good
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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20th Century, Italy 1930 Terracotta Sphinx Decorated and Shaped by Hand
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
20th century Italy 1930 terracotta Sphinx decorated and shaped by hand Dimensions: Height cm 70
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20th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes, One Signed Chinard on the Plinth
By Joseph Chinard
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
A rare pair of terracotta sphinxes, one signed Chinard on the plinth, circa 1780. In private hands
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Sphinxes
Located in Snellegem, BE
Pair of sphinxes with human head and wolf body. Egyptian style terracotta. First half of the
Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Sphinxes
Pair Of Sphinxes
H 29.14 in W 10.24 in D 15.36 in
Pair of Sphinx
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of Italian teracotta sphinxs, porphyry painted, with guilding in the hair
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Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Sphinx
Pair of Sphinx
H 20.48 in W 26.38 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Terra Cotta Sphinxes with Burned Patina
Located in Florence, IT
A pair of terra cotta sphinxes with burned patina. France, early 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sphinx Ibero-Roman Lion Home Protector or Garden Statue, 20th Century
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Sphinx Ibero-Roman lion home protector reproduction or garden statue, 20th century. After been
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20th Century Spanish Greco Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

Terracotta Sphinxes
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large, eroticized terracotta sphinxes, supporting their front legs on a large volute.
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Sphinxes
Terracotta Sphinxes
H 24.81 in W 22.84 in D 11.03 in
Terracotta Sphinxes
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large erotic terracotta sphinxes, resting their front legs on a volute base.
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Sphinxes
Terracotta Sphinxes
H 24.81 in W 22.84 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes, 20th Century Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes, 20th Century Italy
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Sphinxes, Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of red patinated terracotta sphinxes on rectangular pedestals.
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20th Century European Egyptian Revival Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta sphinxes, Michele Agresti, Florence, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian terracotta sphinxes in the Egyptian style. Each sphinx is stamped on the side
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Egyptian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes by Enrico Vella
By Enrico Vella
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Pair of of terracotta sphinxes stamped Enrico Vella, on later faux sienna and porphry
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20th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Glazed Terracotta Sphinx Sculptures a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of glazed sphinxes with figural heads. Red and white grackle glaze over white terracotta
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Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Massive pair of French Terracotta sculptures of Royal Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
massive pair of French Terracotta Sphinx sculptures is a striking testament to the grandeur and artistic
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Busts

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

pr of terracotta 19th female headed sphinxs.
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of beautiful 19th terracotta female sphinxs. They are in the recumbant position and great size
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Antique 19th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Jasperware & Terracotta Cameo Sphinx Vase
Located in Nottingham, GB
Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Jasperware & Terracotta Cameo Sphinx Vase Good condition Free
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20th Century Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Terra Cotta Sphinx
Located in Washington, DC
A Large Terra Cotta Sphinx, probably from Napolitan Region
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Antique 19th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Madame de Pompadour as Sphinx
Located in Madrid, ES
Eighteenth century sculpture representing Madame de Pompadour in sphinx.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Madame de Pompadour as Sphinx
18th Century Madame de Pompadour as Sphinx
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Glazed Terra Cotta Sphinx Figures
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very impressive pair of white glazed terra-cotta sphinx figures modeling the face of a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terracotta Sphinx
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of very fine quality Italian terracotta sphinx with fabulous detailing.
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terracotta Sphinx
Pair of Italian Terracotta Sphinx
H 15 in W 9.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Garden Sphinx
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Beautifully modeled terracotta garden Sphinx. Probably French from the second half of the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculpt...

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terra Cotta Sphinxes
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of large French terra cotta sphinxes in the likeness of Madame du Pompadour.
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Early 20th Century French Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terra Cotta Sphinxes
Pair of Terra Cotta Sphinxes
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 14 in
Pair of large Italian terracotta Sphinx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Large Pair of Terracotta Sphinx from Italy, Foundry Mark Shown. Condition is Very Good
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Naturally Weathered Italian Terracotta Sphinx circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Naturally Weathered Italian Terracotta Sphinx circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century Italian Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Sphinx
Located in Montecito, CA
A Pair of very unusual French terracotta Sphinx forms with aged patina. Classical sculpture for
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Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Sphinx
Pair of 19th Century Sphinx
H 17 in W 27 in D 10.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Sphinxes
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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Pair of Carved Giltwood Sphinx and Griffin Form in Neoclassical Caricature
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Marble Bust of The Roman God Janus
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Grand Tour Sphinx
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Terracotta

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Pair of Exceptional Italian Sphinx Limestone Statues
Located in Rome, IT
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Marble

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Located in Munich, DE
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Antique Late 18th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

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Terracotta Sphinx For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the terracotta sphinx you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic and terracotta, every terracotta sphinx was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a terracotta sphinx — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A terracotta sphinx is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made terracotta sphinx has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Enrico Vella are consistently popular.

How Much is a Terracotta Sphinx?

Prices for a terracotta sphinx start at $1,425 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $4,660.