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18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

$12,900
£9,796.45
€11,254.27
CA$18,185.96
A$19,335.43
CHF 10,456.02
MX$230,000.85
NOK 130,976.48
SEK 119,620.50
DKK 84,073.30

About the Item

Original 18th century bench or settee from a private estate in Tuscany wearing original paint and giltwood. The carved mythical sphinxes have female heads and winged lion bodies. The carving detail is quite elegant . Gothic arches on the back frame. The beautiful sofa is finished on all four sides.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 59.5 in (151.13 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wichita, KS
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24511stDibs: LU979548394002

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