The Sphinx Settee A finely hand carved mahogany and parcel gilt settee, the arched rectangular back and seat upholstered in fine cow hide, the back framed by gilt carved bell- flowers, the arms with brass Sphinx uprights on flowerhead legs with lion paw feet. The original Empire circa 1815 from the Gianni Versace Collection sold at auction in New York. 42RE4500452 W x 271/ 2 D x 37 H in. / 132 W x 69 D x 93 H cm