Berlin, DE
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Description
Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on … Read more 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. (v-155). Wear consistent with age and use. See less
- Dimensions
- 14.17ʺW × 5.51ʺD × 11.81ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
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