"Pair Of Terracotta Sphinxes - Madame De Pompadour - 19th Century"
Lovely pair of terracotta Sphinxes, the head slightly inclined under the features of Madame de Pompadour.Beautifully crafted sculpture.
Period: first third of the 19th century in the style of the 18th century.
Dimensions:
Height 62 length 70 width 33 cm.
A little history...
Sphinxes were very fashionable throughout the 18th century on the terraces of royal and princely castles. Displaying the features of the King's favorites, the most famous that have come down to us today remain those decorating the Château de Ménars representing the Marquise de Pompadour. In stone, terracotta or even lead, the subjects saw many variations testifing to their success.
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