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Western Europe, France, Neoclassical period, Manufacture Imperial de Sevres, ca. 19th century CE. Each signed "MRE IMPLE de SEVRES" (Manufacture Imperiale de Sevres) in red ink on underside of base. A beautiful pair of gilt porcelain sphinxes, both lying on their stomachs with forepaws extended, raised heads turned left, and tail resting across the back. Each wears an elaborate, Egyptian headdress, as well as a breastplate and shawl, as they rest upon an integral plinth adorned by foliate and vegetal motifs. Size: 7.6" L x 3.1" W x 5.4" H (19.3 cm x 7.9 cm x 13.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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#191141

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  • Each signed "MRE IMPLE de SEVRES" (Manufacture Imperiale de Sevres) in red ink on underside of base. Some rubbing to nose and a few other small areas, but otherwise, both are intact and excellent with nice remaining gilding and detail.

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