GREEK SPHINX BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE FIGURINE FIGURE ART DECO LOST WAX BY BOTERO

Condition: This sculpture is in perfect conditionBronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 9" X Width 7 1/2"Marble Dimensions:7 1/2" X 5"Height without base:8"Weight:10 LBSInventory:61EPA0055716Original or Reproduction: Reproduction This bronze figurine beautifully captures the essence of a Greek Sphinx, a mythical creature known for guarding the entrance to the city of Thebes and posing riddles to travelers. In Greek mythology, the Sphinx is depicted as a fearsome monster with a woman's head and breasts, a lion's body, eagle's wings, and a serpent-headed tail. Its name is believed to be derived from the Greek word "sphingo," meaning "to strangle," possibly alluding to the way lionesses hunt and strangle their prey. The story of the Sphinx is closely tied to its love for riddles. It posed a famous riddle to all who passed, with dire consequences for those who couldn't answer correctly. The riddle, "What has one voice and walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and thr