Pair of Second Empire Ormolu or Gilt Bronze Sphinx on Bacchus Mask Plinths
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Pair of Second Empire Ormolu or Gilt Bronze Sphinx on Bacchus Mask Plinths
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Nashville, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU928413098751
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