Winged Sphinx

The rectangular cut crystal base is framed with gilt bronze molding and enriched at the center by a striking mount of opposing winged sphinxes flanking a flaming urn, a powerful symb...

Very handsome Empire-style pedestal table in mahogany and superb ormolu mount after a model by Jacob-Desmalter, the circular top in verde antico marble surmounting a mahogany frieze ...

Several Ancient Egyptian and Greek motifs decorate all five pieces. Winged Sphinxes act as the support for the armrests, while winged lion heads appear as if supporting the seats.

A crossing adorned with interlaces and rosettes supports a set of 5 baluster shape columns decorated of gadroons and ropes, joined the “fan”, side parts carved in shape of two S shap...

Each lamp rises from a square base surmounted by winged sphinx figures positioned at the corners, supporting a tapering pedestal.

Antique Pair of Matching Solid Gilt Bronze Female Winged Griffins Sphinx, Greek Egyptian Harpies, each holding a shield with wing torch, Harpies can refer to figures in Greek mythol...

Notably here, a pair of opposing griffins or winged sphinxes flanking a central foliage or urn motif.

Tall Figural Empire Table Lamps. Depicting a Winged Sphinx made of giltwood on a marble base. Between the wings arise a 4 armed gilt bronze candelabra with above 2 light bulbs.

Below, an intricate ormolu appliqué depicts a pair of winged sphinxes flanking a stylized palmette, a recurring motif in Empire furniture that symbolizes power and elegance.

Smaller decorative details include winged sphinxes, griffins, urns, birds, laurel crowns, and vine scrolls—classic elements of grotesque ornament rooted in Roman antiquity.

A very fine Empire style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany guéridon after a model by Jacob-Desmalter, the circular verde antico marble top above a mahogany frieze mounted with laurel leaf...

The composition is centered around a massive, intricately decorated pedestal flanked by three distinct ancient urns: The Central Urn: A highly ornate vessel featuring a winged sphin...

The desk features large Egyptian Revival neo classical winged sphinxes on each corner and is raised on four square section tapering legs terminating in ormolu feet.

The central stack of three deep drawers and the two curved side doors are adorned with heavily cast gilt-bronze mounts, including detailed winged sphinxes flanking a radiant Sun King...

The table with a striking circular quarter veneered sunburst malachite top raised on four seated winged sphinx supports, each terminating in a stepped plinth base.

The table stands on four stunning patinated bronze gilded legs decorated with gilt bronze winged sphinxes. The four bronze legs are joined with decorative wood and bronze stretchers ...

Two uprights with acanthus scrolls, vines and cornucopias ending in hoof feet frame the case, supported by a winged sphinx carrying a garland of flowers. The whole rests on a molded ...

This piece of furniture is supported by two very richly sculpted winged sphinxes surrounding a central medallion adorned with a bacchanal scene, and stands on a moulded plinth and he...

Unlike Greek or Levantine/Mesopotamian ones, Egyptian sphinxes were not winged. Both the Greek and Egyptian sphinxes were thought of as guardians, and statues of them often flank th...

Beautifully carved giltwood with neoclassical detail such as the winged pair of sphinx in painted green-black gesso to resemble patinated bronze.

Rectangular marble top in a low white, frieze decorated with leaves and legs with winged Egyptian sphinxes topped with bovine feet.

Flanking the panel are architectural uprights with Gothic influences and carved fruit clusters, while the arms are supported by finely carved winged mythical creatures resembling sph...

The vase is decorated with a continuous hand-painted frieze depicting classical and mythological scenes, including galloping horses, chariots, winged figures and sphinxes. Rendered i...

The vessel is supported by a striking winged figure with a sphinx-like head, an allegorical motif that reflects Müller’s fascination with mythological and symbolic forms.

Rectangular marble top in a low white, frieze decorated with leaves and legs with winged Egyptian sphinxes topped with bovine feet.

Above the socle shaped pedestals, the beautiful bodies display striking hand painted foliate designs, with gilt accents, sphinxes and central winged maidens and handsome lions.

Surrounding it are diverse panels featuring fantastic birds, hybrid beasts, winged cherubs, dolphins, sphinxes, and urns, each integrated into stylized vegetal frameworks.

o The Griffin Attack: A winged griffin or sphinx attacking a female figure in a smaller, two-wheeled chariot. • Central Reserve: These scenes encircle a central oval reserve decorate...

Surrounding this central tableau are over twenty smaller panels showcasing variations of grotesque ornament: winged cherubs, dolphins, sphinxes, fountains, floral scrolls, satyr head...

A good centre table in the Italian impero manner Constructed in carved gold leaf giltwood, and having a St Jean brecciated marble top; of circular form, the tripartite base of canin...

Egyptian ornamentation like scarab beetles, sphinxes, winged lions and lotuses details were incorporated into Classical style furniture and decorative arts creating a style known as ...

A Remarkable Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Marble Candelabra by Sormani of Paris After the originals by Jean-François Lorta (1752-1837) Residing at the Louvre Constructed from the unusual...