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Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III

About the Item

Beautiful pair of Sphinx made of bronze skillfully worked, sealed to a green alabaster base. The sphinxes have an excellent workmanship and are depicted winged. Finely chiseled. In excellent condition. In the front part of a sphinx we find a piece of chipped alabaster (see photo).
  • Creator:
    Napoléon III (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In the front part of a sphinx we find a piece of chipped Alabaster (see photo).
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4911219882562
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