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An Important Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes by Enrico Vella

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An Important Pair of Terracotta Sphinxes On later Sienna and Porphyry Marbleized Plinths Stamped Enrico Vella Italian 19th/20th Century Architect Enrico Vella and founder of the renowned "Manifattura di Terrecotta Vella" Height 25 ½ in. Width 37 in. Depth 11 in. With pedestals 49 ½ in. Width 40 in. Depth 14 in. Reference: "Villa Cusmano", The Villa, then surrounded by a park of valuable arboreal essences, is projected by architect Enrico Vella with precious terracotta decorations, manufactured by the renowned "Manifattura di Terrecotte Vella". From the second half of the 19th Century till the first half of the 20th Century, the latter was famous for its refined artistic production and its renowned plastificators Stat INV. 16
  • Creator:
    Enrico Vella (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sheffield, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Stat 161stDibs: LU8339972542

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