Description
A handsome mid 19th century, ‘Grand Tour’, bronze figure of a Sphinx. The patinated winged Sphinx supported by a stepped Brocatelle violette d’Espangne & Belgian black marble base. The wings in closed form, possibly for holding calling cards. Original worn patination with traces of gilding.
Height 7″ (17.7cm)
Width 7 1/4″ (18.5cm)
Depth 3 1/2″ (9cm)
Continental
Circa 1850
