Pair of Empire Egyptian-style Parcel-gilt and Ebonized Pier Mirrors

Description:

Pair of Empire Egyptian-style Parcel-gilt and Ebonized Pier Mirrors, 19th century, each with a sphinx seated atop a plinth base, and flanked by two obelisks, over a striped awning with fluted columns emerging on either side, on breakfronted base, ht. 64 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Both sphinxes with repaired necks; all obelisks probably replaced; shrinkage cracks to tympanums and scattered chips and losses to uprights.