Lot 572: Pair of Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Figures of Female Sphinxes

Pair of Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Figures of Female Sphinxes
carved wood and gesso, painted in black and gold, on faux porphyry bases, 19th century
height 14 3/4 inches, depth 8 3/4 inches, width 17 inches
Provenance: Guy Regal Antiques, June 26, 2003 ($15,000)
Condition: split wood, normal wear, some chipping, one head completely repaired, gaps in seam construction

Realized Price: $1,408

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Estimate: $2000- $4000

Auction Date: January 1, 2024