Antique Beast

Ca. 1912 A rare and unusual pair of antique sconces with mythical 'beast' faces. Fitted with original period pressed glass shades.

Traces of these styles are combined in the fierce face of this mythological beast, a relic of the might of the Khmer empire and of the transplanted traditions that begot it.

A pair of ferocious looking "mythological" beasts, seated on their haunches. Integral base.

This jade carving is of a mythological beast. It is from the Xuantong dynasty, in China.

In salt-glazed stoneware, crisply moulded with fabulous beasts and birds.

18th century Xuande mark Chinese bronze mythical beast paper weight. A nice small bronze paperweight in the shape of a mythical beast.

A beautiful small underglaze red Chinese mythical beast bottle vase, Kangxi 1662-1722. There are three beasts painted in underglaze red along the side of the vase.

Lion portrait painting Majestic beast oil on canvas signed and dated S. West Artist Southeastern Pa.

This pair of very large Chinese carved hardwood studies of mythical beasts /dogs of foo each lying down with one paw resting on a stylised ball.

The dragon's head and tail feature wonderful engravings, which add to the lifelike look of the beast. The dragon's eye is represented by a bezel-set mine cut diamond, and an addition...

5413 William De Morgan Ruby Lustre Charger decorated with Symmetrical Mythical Beasts with Green Eyes, a Vase and a Lion Mask by Fred Passenger Superficial scratches to the interio...

Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.

A Large Daventry Bowl decorated with the Nizami Design featuring a menagerie of animals and birds including Cats, Rabbits and Ferocious Beasts with an exterior of an Art Deco style f...

Hercules attempting to strangle the beast, his hands in the beast's toothy mouth. Wonderful cloak thrown over his shoulder.

ENGLISH VICTORIAN BRASS DESK STAND, LATE 19TH C., CENTER WINGED BEAST, FLANKED BY DOUBLE INKWELLS WITH PORCELAIN INTERIOR LINERS, WITH PIERCED FOLIATE AND CARTOUCHE ACCENTS, APPROX 5...

An impressive and unique gilded bronze and enamelled decorative centrepiece by Elkington and Co of Birmingham England .Stood upon three impressive beasts that cling to the corners of...

Lattice panel with square center carving with beast and bird motif. Surrounding floral motif.

Lattice panel with square center carving with beast and bird motif. Surrounding floral motif.

Circular center carving with beast/animal motif surrounded by carved open framework motif.

While there is a version according to which Hercules killed the beast with his own hands by suffocating it in its lair, Gregroi chose to depict Hercules standing, holding in his left...

Circular shaped center carving with bird/floral motif. Lower pane includes beast and animal motif.

Panes include circular carvings with personage, beast and floral motifs.

Panels include square center carving with personage motif, and multiple small carved objects with bird, beast and floral motifs.

Each beast has an extravagant curved tail with fierce talons.

Draped in tassels and garland motifs, the beast of burden carries a towering obelisk-style pedestal, from which springs a crown of seven botanical candle arms—each one mimicking unfu...

The dagger contained in a heavy cast scabbard in the same theme decorated with scenes of native Indians, dogs and mythical beasts. In excellent original condition with aged patina ...

A decalcomania vase variously decorated with chinoiserie figures, beasts, birds, plants and flowers, on a gold painted wooden base.

The Tibetan cabinet has multiple panels with various mythical beasts and stylised tigers in roundels that are bordered with floral decoration.

Boldly Painted Images of Three Mythical Beasts. Each Standing on a Rock Formation Amidst a Roiling Sea.

Mid-18th century Japanese Imari porcelain covered vase, circa 1760 with a Heraldic beast on the lid.

Martin Brothers Jug decorated with beasts and dragons. Firing blemish near foot

William De Morgan 9" tile decorated with a Beast in Low relief by Ricardo

A 19th century French gilt bronze fire screen, the Rococo frame topped by a winged mythical beast, a floral centre and standing on scrolling feet.

GLADIATOR FIGHTING FEROCIOUSLY WITH A BEAST HAND CARVED LIMESTONE

Scarce William De Morgan triple lustre vase decorated with beasts, birds and dogs. Unmarked. Chip to foot rim.

It is raised on four shaped legs with a beast mask head at the top and sits onto the raised and pierced stand.

The door fronts are embellished with the most beautiful carved panels featuring stylised urns, flowers & mythical beast heads. A totally unique piece of furniture and a superb inter...

Ca. 1880 Oil lamp profusely decorated cranes, doves and mythical beasts. Original Baccarat etched shade. Measurements: 79"H x 14"Dia.

Windows are fixed and glassed. Man and beast are of papier mache.

The shoulder applied with a pair of finely cast beast-mask handles issuing loose ring pendants, the masks rendered with pronounced brows, curling manes, and open jaws, in keeping wit...

Harriette F A Sutcliffe (British, fl.1881-1922). Beauty and the Beast, oil on canvas, signed with monogram and titled on the reverse.

Original antique Russian anti-Tsarist Civil War propaganda poster - To the Deceived Brothers (In the White Guard Trenches) First Message from Demyan Bedny / Обманутым братьям (В бело...

Rough cut quartz and green hardstone each surrounded by four of the Eight Daoist Emblems in gilt bronze repousse, the clasp formed as a mythical beast's head set with moonstone and r...

Intricate gothic detail with winged beasts to the base and religious figures at the top.

With scenes of horses, phoenicies, and imagined beasts in colors of carmin and ochre, and chinese calligraphy in red.

The series included illustrations of mythical beasts such as the sukotyro and the mermaid, and depicted sloths sitting on the ground (instead of hanging from trees) and a domesticate...

La bête venimeuse ou le Portrait d'une bavarde partant pour tailler des bavettes. - (The venemous beast or the portrait of a gossip leaving for going gossiping.)

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH MID-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, NEEDLEWORK PANEL, DEPICTING A ROYAL PERSON HOLDING A SCEPTER, BEING DRAWN IN A COVERED CHARIOT BY A MYTHICAL BEAST WITH A SOLDIER IN ATTEND...

The log book that hangs from his left paw is where he meticulously records events. he loves to drink and has a large scrotum that he drags on the ground to stimulate good fortune. "Q...

The white steed, reared up , showing no fear of the beast. Greek inscription, in white , top right.

The Tang craftsmanship captures the lively and animated expression of this fierce beast. A dark patina covers much of the body, and some pigment remains are found around the head and...

The figure is about 12 inches high and depicts the chained beast being baited by the dog. Such baiting was common sport in the late 18th century in England.

The plain door panel opens to reveal gilt and painted drawers ,a center drawer embellished with a reclining Madonna-like figure and the others with cherubs and mythical beasts.

THE CIRCULAR BULBOUS BODY RAISED ON A FLARED FOOT, THE EXTERIOR DECORATED ALL AROUND WITH LEAFY FLOWERING TREES PAINTED IN MULTICOLOR ENAMELS, FITTED WITH GILDED HANDLES MODELLED AS ...

The head is up, the full mane delicately carved as hooks and rolling curls and the mouth shows the beast’s fangs. Nevertheless this lion is not depicted cruel and agressive but with ...

The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frieze upon which is carved, in high relief, a fire breathing salamander, the heraldic bea...

The magnificent armchairs with the sept out arm rests and the cared mythical beast hand grips. Imagine this fine setoff chairs around your dining table, and the pleasure you will hav...

amazing rare archaistic style silver ewer or tea pot with cover, the design is Of archaistic style dragons on the main frieze and on the cover, this style came from ancient Chinese a...

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda lantern chandeliers With 3 Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired With Bells On Each Corner, These Fixtures Come With Chain Canopy And ...

A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780. This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full teste...

The Curved Back Sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with large long drawers, brass ring pull h...

A fantastic vintage concrete garden ornament. A chic Asian pagoda in a clean and sleek design. Splits into 4 separate pieces for easy movement. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

This Louis XVI-style canopy bed with upholstered headboard is from the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Standard headboard upholstered in a oyster heav...

An Asian -nspired mirror with unusual shape, framed by two carved wood dragons, seeming to entwine around the glass.