Pair 19th C.
Hand Carved Stone Statues Sphinx Sculpture Garden Antiques LA CA Exceptional late18th Early 19th Century Hand Carved Stone Statues of Chateau Sphinx Mounted
at the entrance on top of Stone pedestals or on each side of a doorway , at the
front of a staircase . In European decorative art the sphinx enjoyed a major
revival during the Renaissance then later 18th and 19th
Century for the Chateau Castles . the
depictions are generally associated with architectural structures such as royal
tombs or religious temples. To my belief they are sculpted to the likes of
Sophie de France and her sister Madame Adelaide duchess of Louvois . Antique
Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood La Cienega Melrose Ave .
A sphinx / sphinxes
is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. In
Greek tradition, the sphinx has the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion,
and the wings of a bird. Unlike the Greek sphinx, which was a woman, the
Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man , Both were thought of as guardians
and often flank the entrances to temples . Freemasonry ,The sphinx image also
has been adopted into Masonic architecture.
As a Masonic emblem a symbol of mystery and as such often is found as a
decoration sculptures . Mounted at the entrance on top of Stone pedestals or on
each side of a doorway gate entryway portal , or on top of the staircase . In
European decorative art symbolizes courage nobility royalty strength stateliness
To decorate your garden and enrich your landscape design , this pair will add a
touch of Elegance and a unique feel to your décor . Mounted at the entrance on
top of Stone pedestals or on each side of a doorway gate entryway portal , or
on top of the staircase .
