Bidspirit auction | An Egyptian Style Hardstone Sphinx

An Egyptian Style Hardstone Sphinx Figure. A carved hardstone figure of a sphinx depicted in recumbent form, combining a female human head with the body of a lion. The figure features finely incised details to the hair and facial features, with a striated wig and defined necklace pattern. The stone surface displays natural brown and ochre hues with smooth polish across the higher planes. H: Approximately 18.5cm Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.