Larger Scale Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Bronze Sculptures of Recumbent Sphinxes on Marble Block Plinth Bases .

Larger scale pair of early C19th Regency period bronze sculptures of recumbent Sphinxes on marble block plinth bases .

Well-cast bronze studies of ancient Egyptian Sphinxes, depicting forward facing with their front legs outstretched and their tails wrapped across their bodies . Mounted on their original pink-hued coloured figured marble plinth bases .

The mythical Sphinx was known as a spiritual guardian representing the King’s power and wisdom. The Sphinx is depicted as having a leonine body with a human head wearing a pharaoh’s headress.

In excellent original condition, the bronze having a mellow, golden , consistent colour and patina. The marble plinths with no damage or repairs

*During the period of the early C19th , Sphinxes and objects inspired by antiquities from the re-discovered ancient Egyptian world were highly fashionable, following the influence of such leading designers and architects such as Thomas Hope (1769-1831) . ‘Egypto-mania’ also followed the celebrated victory and defeat of Napoleon’s navy by Horatio Lord Nelson at ‘The Battle of Nile’ .

H 7”

W 12”

D 4”

England c.1820

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