Bronzes / Brass /Pewter etc >> Pair of 19th C Sphinx

Pair of 19th C gilt metal sphinx, the sphinx figures with forebody of lion and tail of dragon/serpent, the winged creature with long hair and crown, each sphinx resting on a rectangular base with stepped moulding above frieze panels mounted with rosette decoration to each end and a rose head and foliage mount to the front.

Very decorative and fun pieces!  Could be converted to make an interesting pair of lamps!

 

H: 8" to tip of wing

W: 6 1/4"

D: 3 1/4"

Ref: 17077

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antique sphinx gilt metal 19th C pair

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Pair of 19th C Sphinx

Pair of 19th C Sphinx

Pair of 19th C Sphinx

Pair of 19th C Sphinx

Pair of 19th C Sphinx

Pair of 19th C Sphinx