Early C19th Bronze Sculpture Study of a Sphinx Mounted on a ‘Verde Mare’ Marble Base.

Early C19th bronze sculpture study of a Sphinx mounted on a ‘verde mare’ marble base.

Well-executed cast bronze study of the mythical Sphinx , the body being that of a lion whilst the head is human probably depicting a god or king . Lying in a prone pose with outstretched front legs , wearing a head-dress , the tail wrapped over it’s back , mounted on a rectangular block of pale green ‘verde mare’ marble.

Sculptures such as this were produced in the early C19th to satisfy a demand and fashion for all things Egyptian. Known as “Egyptomania” , a style era which followed on from the discoveries in the Ancient Egyptian world , Napoleon’s campaigns and the famous Naval victories against the French won by Nelson and the English fleet in “The Battle of the Nile”.

Leading designers and architects of the period , such as Thomas Hope , were greatly influenced by their travels to the Egyptian world and the new discoveries, incorporating design elements in furniture, objects and architecture reflecting the taste .

In excellent original condition with a good , rich , consistent colour and patina. No breaks or chips to the marble base .

H 4”

W 6”

D 4”

England c.1820

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