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Sphinx (one of a pair), style of 18th century, Pine, carved, painted and gilded

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Sphinx (one of a pair)

Maker unknown · style of 18th century

Medium: Pine, carved, painted and gilded
Dimensions: Overall; 21 × 14 1/2 × 38 in. (53.3 × 36.8 × 96.5 cm); Base: 32 × 21 × 44 in. (81.3 × 53.3 × 111.8 cm)
Accession: 58.183.2a, b
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Paterson, 1958
Culture: French

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