Pair Of Limestone Sphinxes Depicting Madame Du Barry - 19th Century

A remarkable pair of limestone sphinxes, their heads slightly inclined,
their hair flowing in the front and held back by a ribbon, their busts draped; depicted with the features of Madame du Barry.
A finely crafted sculpture.
Second third of the 19th century, in the 18th-century style.

Dimensions: Height 76 cm, Length 105 cm, Width 43 cm.

A little history...
Sphinxes were very fashionable throughout the 18th century on the terraces of royal and princely castles. Bearing the features of the King's favorites, the most famous that have survived to this day are those adorning the main building of the Château de Ménars, representing the Marquise de Pompadour. In stone, terracotta, and lead, the subject existed in numerous variations, which testify to its popularity.