-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.
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-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.

By Gallery Delavigne
18th century
Louis XIV style

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-Pair of sphinxes in Carrara marble, early 18th century.


-A hybrid figure of a winged lion with a human head, the sphinx originated in Egypt, where it originally represented the Pharaoh. Lying down with its paws extended parallel, it symbolizes protective strength and wisdom, and was generally placed in front of temples. The motif spread throughout the Mediterranean world and into Greek art, where it became feminized. The elegant sphinx figure exalts femininity and symbolizes fertility.


-The sphinx was adopted by European sculptors in the 17th and 18th centuries to adorn the gardens of grand palaces. Among the best-known are the sculpted sphinxes by Nicolas Coustou (1658-1733) for the Château de Chantilly, those by René Frémin (1672-1670) for the Palais de la Granja (Segovia, Spain) and those by Joseph Deschamps (1743-1788) for the Petit Trianon at the Château de Versailles.


-The pair of sphinxes presented here are part of this tradition. The sculpture's human, feminine figure surpasses the animal character. This femininity is represented by young women with fine features, their hair in a bun, dressed in elegantly pleated tunics and a strawberry around their necks. One is looking to the right, the other to the left.

-Early 18th century. Presented in fine condition.

-Dimensions: length: 92 cm width: 63.5 cm height: 38 cm

-Provenance: Private collection, France.

Ref: IN29V0L8KL

Condition Good
Style Louis XIV style (Marble and Stone Sculptures of Louis XIV style Style)
Period 18th century (Marble and Stone Sculptures 18th century)
Country of origin France
Materials Marble
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location 78220, Viroflay, France
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