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Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III

$6,165.32per set
$7,706.65per set20% Off
£4,590.89per set
£5,738.62per set20% Off
€5,200per set
€6,500per set20% Off
CA$8,471.49per set
CA$10,589.36per set20% Off
A$9,481.19per set
A$11,851.49per set20% Off
CHF 4,948.45per set
CHF 6,185.57per set20% Off
MX$115,621.63per set
MX$144,527.04per set20% Off
NOK 63,333.45per set
NOK 79,166.81per set20% Off
SEK 59,953.22per set
SEK 74,941.53per set20% Off
DKK 39,583.05per set
DKK 49,478.81per set20% Off
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About the Item

Beautiful pair of Sphinx made of bronze skillfully worked, sealed to a green alabaster base. The sphinxes have an excellent workmanship and are depicted winged. Finely chiseled. In excellent condition. In the front part of a sphinx we find a piece of chipped alabaster (see photo).
  • Creator:
    Napoléon III (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In the front part of a sphinx we find a piece of chipped Alabaster (see photo).
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4911219882562

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