French Slate Sphynx Carving Circa 1920
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 118 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 400.00 USD |
| Auction | Asian Antiques,Chinese Porcelain & Persian Rugs | No Reserve |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Rivertown Antiques and Estate Services |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
An ancient-looking carving of an Egyptian sphynx that was carved from black slate during the height of "Tutmania" in the 1920s. A block of black slate has been hand carved into a sculptural shape of an Egyptian sphynx. It has a flat base with two small holes. It may have been one been attached to something, possibly a clock. The carving is deep. MEASUREMENTS 4 ½" (11.4 cm) long x 1 ½" (3.8 cm) wide x 3 ¾" (9.5 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 0.4 oz (465 g) CONDITION There is a crack on the sphynx's back, but no other breaks, chips, cracks, or repairs. An ancient-looking work of art to complement your Tutmania collection. Period: 1920s Origin: France Materials: Stone Dimensions: 4.5"W × 1.5"D × 3.75"H
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