Tutmania Sphinx Profile Polychrome Cast Iron
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 214 |
| 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 |
A bookend with the profile of a sphinx was influenced by the King Tut discovery in the 1920s. It has a bronze patina with a polychrome painting. The base is flat and has an old blue felt. The bookend is unmarked. MEASUREMENTS 4 ½" (11.4 cm) wide x 1 ¾" (4.4 cm) deep x 3 ½" (8.9 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 2.9 oz (550 g) CONDITION There are no breaks, dents, or cracks. The patina is intact. The polychrome finish shows only modest wear. The base felt is likely a replacement, but still shows wear. A heavy, useful, and decorative bookend with a Tutmania design. Period: 1920s Origin: United States Materials: Cast Iron/Enamel Dimensions: 4.5"W × 1.75"D × 3.5"H
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