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Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III

$15,753.50
$19,691.8820% Off
£11,808.34
£14,760.4220% Off
€13,264
€16,58020% Off
CA$21,784.73
CA$27,230.9120% Off
A$23,718.01
A$29,647.5220% Off
CHF 12,664.66
CHF 15,830.8320% Off
MX$286,313.58
MX$357,891.9820% Off
NOK 159,217.48
NOK 199,021.8620% Off
SEK 148,090.79
SEK 185,113.4820% Off
DKK 101,057.13
DKK 126,321.4220% Off

About the Item

Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled and gilded. Paris, circa 1870. Bronze sphinx patinated in black. Annotation: The representation of these chimney-goats goes back to originals of F. J. Belanger. Such pieces were also made by Thomire. Literature: See H. Ottomeyer / P. Pröschel, Gilded Bronzes, Munich 1986.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2528341393382

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