Small bronze cabinet figure of a sphinx, Italy circa 1600

Rare small bronze cabinet figure depicting a seated sphinx.
This hybrid figure features a lion's body, deer hooves, and a woman's head adorned with braids and a ruff.

Fine cast quality and beautiful original brown patina.

Northern Italy, late Renaissance, circa 1600.

Rectangular base in Spanish brocatelle marble.

Dimensions:

Bronze: Height: 13 cm; Width: 7 cm
Base: Width: 9 cm; Depth: 6 cm; Height: 3.2 cm
Total height: 16 cm