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Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes

$6,800per set
£5,138.36per set
€5,947.21per set
CA$9,540.07per set
A$10,611.29per set
CHF 5,566.67per set
MX$129,481.84per set
NOK 69,868.71per set
SEK 65,842.78per set
DKK 44,393.41per set

About the Item

Rare pair of neoclassical paperweights in Berlin iron, dating from the early 19th century. Each finely detailed sphinx is mounted on a rectangular plinth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 5.7 in (14.48 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Berlin Iron
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Ca.1820
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 078-08171stDibs: LU1025446333142

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