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Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets

$3,200per set
£2,426.41per set
€2,802.47per set
CA$4,489.80per set
A$5,001.53per set
CHF 2,638.23per set
MX$60,645.12per set
NOK 33,562.08per set
SEK 31,265.20per set
DKK 20,927.14per set

About the Item

Inspired by an 18th century limestone sculpture that guards the entrance of Chateau de Chantilly in France, this pair of gilt bronze chenets are in the form of a sphinx, which is the face of a woman with the body of a lion. Our chenets would have been used to embellish a fireplace in a French chateau beginning in the 1800s. Both sphinxes have been positioned in the same recumbent pose, with the front paws on a scrolled console adorned with a scalloped shell and a cabochon cartouche. There are subtle motif differences, such as the cape that envelops the bodies and the tiara and trains that support the bun hairdos are not identical. These elegant gilt bronze French chenets stand over 15 1/2 inches high and will look stunning in any fireplace. They can also be used as decorative accessories or converted into lamps.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 7.125 in (18.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metal,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Minor buildup and light verdigris, both commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 424-221stDibs: LU906341942682

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