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Grand Tour Sphinx

$2,750
£2,045.78
€2,398.51
CA$3,846.22
A$4,294.42
CHF 2,253.24
MX$53,000.76
NOK 28,323.48
SEK 26,501.64
DKK 17,893.32
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About the Item

A late 18th century grand tour era Egyptian marble sphinx. Sphinx is sitting on attached black marble base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1790s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition with wear consistent with age. Base has a small chip at one corner but not really noticeable.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6652232858482

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