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Pair of French Grand Tour Sphynx Book Ends #943592

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Decorative Arts Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Pair of French Grand Tour Sphynx Book Ends #943592
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These neo-classical, or rather Egyptologically themed bookends feature a bronzed metal sphynx mounted on an "el" shaped walnut base inset with four stripes of bronze boulle. The pieces measure 5 1/8" high by 5 1/8" wide. The bronzed sphynx peers forward-away from the books it is designed to support with the typical "inscrutable" gaze. I suspect these bookends date from c. 1900, and likely fit into the Grand Tour theme for decorative souvenir objects. They are in very good condition, with just the most minor of ware.
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<tr><td>Condition:See description</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1900</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:France</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Pair of French Grand Tour Sphynx Book Ends</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Metal, wood </td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Kensington, MD USA</td></tr>
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