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Gilded Bronze Sphinx Sculpture Resting on Marble Base 20th Century

$1,731.69
£1,260.47
€1,440
CA$2,357
A$2,636.45
CHF 1,372.02
MX$32,455.61
NOK 17,455
SEK 16,376.23
DKK 10,958.71
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Sculpture depicting the Sphinx in gilded bronze, resting on a black marble base, made in the 20th century Ø cm 23 Ø cm 15 h cm 32 The Sphinx is a mythological creature that has fascinated the human imagination for millennia. The Egyptian Sphinx is depicted as a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh or god. It symbolized royal power, wisdom and the protection of temples and tombs. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most famous and imposing one, carved into the limestone rock of the Giza Plateau. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is a winged creature with the body of a lion and the head of a woman. It is known for its riddle, which it posed to travelers, devouring those who were unable to solve it. The Sphinx of Thebes is the most famous, defeated by Oedipus. It represents mystery, enigma and wisdom. It also symbolizes power, strength and protection. In different cultures, the Sphinx has taken on different meanings and representations, but its enigmatic appeal has remained constant.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7537245003332

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