Sphinges perfume burner of the middle of the XIXth century In matte and shiny gilt bronze, patinated, in the shape of an Athenian, the round bowl with lid and pine cone, resting on three supports of winged sphinxes with hocks and claws. The central fire shaft representing a flaming oil lamp, decorated with satyr heads, on a cylindrical base. Ornamentation of putti holding garlands of laurels in gilded application, crown of laurels, frieze of water leaves. (Small oxidations) H. 63 cm - W. 25 cm - D. 25 cm Related works : After a model of Louis-Auguste Hervieu (1765-1811) Sale Koller 18 September 2008 Christie's sale 28 November 2017