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A pair of French ormolu chenets, late 19th century
Each modelled as a recumbent female sphinx, with elaborate headress and coiffure, the bodies draped with tasselled robes raised with fleur de lis motifs, the scrolling plinths modelled with vacant oval cabachons to the fore, re-gilt
19in. (48.2cm) high (2)
Each modelled as a recumbent female sphinx, with elaborate headress and coiffure, the bodies draped with tasselled robes raised with fleur de lis motifs, the scrolling plinths modelled with vacant oval cabachons to the fore, re-gilt
19in. (48.2cm) high (2)