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Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron
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Made in France circa 1840s this finely cast pair of sphinxes are represented in the recumbent position most associated with the form. Showing on both figures are two hieroglyphic cartouches gilded as are the headdress and the ends of their wrapped tails and beards. The overall body in bronze is patinated and rests upon large blocks of carved porphyry. This then is set into bronze patinated and gilded bases. The bases are shown with large bands of gilt acanthus leaves running around all four sides. The stone is a rich purple color with very lovely mottled white speckling associated with fine Swedish porphyry used during the early to mid 19th century. Ancient sources of the stone such as Egypt had darker and less variegated tones, while Russian material tends to run in the green family of colors. It has been a prized and special hard stone from antiquity and was a favorite of Roman emperors.
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition is very good. Some rub thru and wear to gilding and patination but nothing distracting and a few minute chips to the stone.
- Seller Location:Hudson, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU811316999672
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