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Pair of Marble Sphinx Exterior Entryway Statues
Located in New York, NY
This pair from from an estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, adds a touch of classical grandeur to your outdoor space. A sphinx is a mythological creature with a lion's body and a human head, an important image in Egyptian and Greek art and legend.
Despite their age, these statues are in good condition, showcasing the patina and wear that comes with the passage of time. Discoloration from age contributes to their vintage charm, and some repaired cracks in the base indicate a careful restoration process. The statues bear the marks of time with grace, creating a beautifully weathered appearance.
Positioned at the entrance, these Marble Sphinx...
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Early 20th Century Statues
Materials
Marble
Antique Vanderbilt Hotel Terra Cotta Ariadne Bust
Located in New York, NY
The Vanderbilt Hotel was a luxurious landmark in New York City. Built in 1913 by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, it showcased opulent architecture and hoste...
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Pair Life Size Chinese Handcut Marble Wengzhong Statues
Located in New York, NY
These statues are commonly referred to as Wengzhong. They are so named after a mythological Ruan Weng Zhong who was a highly regarded general during the Qin Shi Huang period. Ruan is said to distinguished himself in fighting their arch rival; the Huns...
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20th Century Statues
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Qty Avail Art Deco Terracotta Statue Christ w/ Alpha + Omega
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco terracotta statue of Christ was reclaimed from the Calvary Baptist Church which was built in 1929 standing at 123 West 57th Street, where Carnegie Hall resides just across the street. The statue is original to when the church was built and stood on the facade of the 16-story building. The church was designed by John Rochester Thomas and was demolished in 2021. Made in three parts which form Christ in front of an arch dome. Christ is portrayed as holding the Scriptures with the letters Alpha and Omega...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Statues
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Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Statue Portraying Jesus with Outstretched Arms
Located in New York, NY
Highly detailed cast aluminum with a zinc finish from 1958. This statue was retrieved from an exterior courtyard of The Norwegian Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. Please note, this item ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Statues
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Aluminum, Zinc
Bronze Sculpture Moses Parting the Red Sea NJ Synagogue
Located in New York, NY
Retrieved from a North Bergen, New Jersey synagogue before it's demolition a few years ago. Solid bronze religious sculpture of Moses parting the Red Sea...
Category
20th Century American Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
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