Winged Sphinx

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 ...

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...

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...

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

Each chenet is architecturally composed around a dramatic winged female sphinx/caryatid figure, modeled with remarkable sculptural detail.

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 figures are presented beneath an elaborate neoclassical architectural portal adorned with winged sphinxes, cherubs, classical urns, Greek key ornament, and sculptural decorative ...

The composition is enclosed within an imposing neoclassical architectural portal adorned with winged sphinxes, cherubs, classical urns, Greek key ornament, and richly sculpted decora...

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 figures are framed by an elaborate neoclassical architectural portal adorned with winged sphinxes, cherubs, classical urns, Greek key ornament, sculpted female figures, and richl...

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 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 ...

Based on the carving style, tufted backs, and overall proportions, these date as late 19th to early 20th century Front supports are carved as winged female figures (sphinx/harpy-typ...

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...

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...

4 Middle Eastern Egyptian style (19th Century English) Macassar ebony chairs with carved wing back centering a sphinx head with pearl, and inlaid trim, 2 with gray faux snakeskin uph...

At the center of each side is a richly chased reserve, with one side displaying the profile of Napoleon flanked by cornucopias, open winged Liberty, and sphinxes. The other side show...

Framing the central composition is a continuous series of vignettes detailing sequential episodes of the story, bordered by faux-hieroglyphic decorative bands, sphinxes, winged guard...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...