A pair of wooden Egyptian Revival sphinx-head bookends late 19th century,

Description

A pair of wooden Egyptian Revival sphinx-head bookends late 19th century,

finished in ebonised wood with gilt detailing, each carved and on a single square base, in black and gold

Width 11.5cm, Depth 11cm, Height 21cm,

Condition Report:

Some knocks marks and losses, the head of one with a large loss to the head, the other with a splt repaired.

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A pair of wooden Egyptian Revival sphinx-head bookends late 19th century,

Lot 0313

Estimate £150-£250

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Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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