Pair large antique French cast stone Sphinx, 19th c., France, after the Louis XV models, modeled as recumbent lions with the heads of Comtesse du Barry and Madame de Pompadour, no signature observed, on later molded plinth bases, 28"h x 36"l x 11"w

Provenance: A Private Collection: Mount Kisco, New York

Good, overall light erosion and mottled surface from outdoor placement, holes on top of heads may indicate missing part, minor cracks and possible restorations **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.