Fine Pair of Stylish and Imposing French Grand Tour Style Patinated Bronze twin light Candelabra modelled to depict two identical seated Winged Sphinx of outstanding quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
Each figure firmly seated on a throne style Corinthian seat above a waisted reeded socle, ending on a square platform base with four scrolling supports.
Condition: Superb untouched condition with good patination, no losses anywhere. No evidence of a foundry, extremely well cast figures with four original firm fitting drip pans.
Height: (entire) 10.75” (27.25cm) Width: (across arms) 8.25” (21cm) Depth: (at base) 4.5” (11cm).