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The Neoclassicist: Niall Smith

Thu, May 6, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 14

Pair of Patinated Bronze-Mounted Blue John and Marble Columns

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Each fitted with a winged sphinx finial.

16 x 2 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.

Note: According to Greek Mythology, the winged sphinx was a female monster with the body of a lion, head and breasts of a woman, eagles wings, and some had a serpent's tail. She was sent by the gods to plague the town of Thebes as punishment for an ancient crime, preying on its youths and devouring all who failed to solve her riddle.

Condition

Each with nicely carved plinth bases. In good overall condition with very small and minor nicks. Fine quality.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.