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Pair of Marble Sphinxes, Italy, 17th Century
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About the Item
Pair of sphinxes in white marble with weathering traces, preserved with remnants of their original floor slabs. The cut edges suggest they once served as flanking supports at ground level. Italian school.
Export license No. 19769 available. Provenance: Collection Pratesi Florence.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Italy, 17th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Greding, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: 078-08621stDibs: LU1014247508522
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