A pair of sphinxes

A pair of sphinxes

marble, on rectangular carved marble plinths
(sphinxes) 75 x 128 x 42 cm, 29½ by 50⅓ by 16½ in. ; (bases) 41 x 135 x 45 cm, 16¼ by 53¼ by 17¾ in.

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Paire de sphinges

marbre, sur des socles rectangulaires en marbre sculpté
(sphinges) 75 x 128 x 42 cm, 29½ by 50⅓ by 16½ in. ; (socles) 41 x 135 x 45 cm, 16¼ by 53¼ by 17¾ in.

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Condition Report:
The marble sphinxes are in overall very good condition. The surface appears to have been slightly cleaned, with some natural veining to the marble. The plinths with several restored fissures, as can be seen on the photographs.

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