Art Deco Car Ornament, Egyptian-style Winged Sphinx Made Of Regule With A Bronze Patina, Circa 1925–1935

A bronze-patinated automotive ornament, depicting an Egyptian-inspired winged sphinx, likely made in the 1920s or 1930s.

The figure features a human head wearing the traditional pharaonic nemes headdress, combined with a lion’s body. Two large, stylized wings—richly molded and ending in scrollwork—frame the figure.

The treatment of the subject is part of the Egyptian-inspired style that was particularly popular during the Art Deco period.

The sculpture rests on a circular base designed to be attached to a car radiator cap. The underside retains its central mounting mechanism, featuring a threaded rod approximately 6 mm in diameter, as well as two small symmetrical holes that may correspond to sockets for centering pins.

Beautiful antique bronze patina, showing signs of age.

Dimensions:

• Total height: 11 cm

• Length: 9 cm

• Diameter of the mounting base: 5.5 cm

• Diameter of the threaded rod: approximately 6 mm

Estimated date: circa 1925–1935.

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