Antique Beast

Each backplate is conceived as an armorial trophy, crowned by a coronet and centered with a shield carved with a heraldic beast—most plausibly a stag or hart shown in profile (passan...

Finely cast and sculpted, the piece captures the powerful expression and majestic character of the king of beasts with remarkable detail. The sculptor has carefully rendered the lio...

Each quadrant and sweeping floral spray houses unique, captivating animal motifs – including birds and spirited beasts; creating a storytelling effect that feels both structured and ...

Depicting the mythical beast from medieval folklore, the cockatirce. A powerful creature, reputedly capable of turning its prey to stone.

The condemned could be placed in a cage full of beasts, or in the circus arena, tied up and defenseless.

The sculptor successfully conveys both the power and serenity traditionally associated with the king of beasts, creating a work that is both decorative and expressive.

Executed with a pleasing naïve quality and careful attention to the distinctive markings and form of the beast, the work possesses the honesty and character that collectors find so a...

The lion doesn’t feel formal or overly symbolic the way some guardian beasts do. It almost feels caught mid-motion, alert and playful at the same time.

The presence of the unicorn-rider and fantastic beasts next to figures from the Italian theatre exemplifies the era's mixing of mythology, satire, and daily life.

The baluster-form bodies are painted on a pale celadon-tinted ground and enveloped in a continuous landscape populated by immortals, celestial attendants, sacred beasts, cranes, deer...

The expressive mythical creature is rendered with exceptional detail, reflecting the late Victorian fascination with heraldic beasts, fantasy motifs, and symbolic jewelry. Dragons an...

Interwoven with these are fantastical animals, some resembling horses or mythical beasts, serving as protective symbols in traditional cosmology.

Great detail can be seen in the creature’s mane, head, and musculature, with exceptional patina enveloping the iron beast. We believe this item to be in good antique condition consid...

Woven in the famed weaving centers of Kirman, the runner presents a breathtaking display of courtly equestrian scenes, mythical beasts, and blossoming flora, all rendered in delicate...

Cast in lead, the piece depicts a mythical beast with an open mouth and prominent fangs. The winged or feather-like detailing strongly suggests a Gothic Revival or medieval-inspired ...

Dimensions in cm: Height 27 cm x Width 11.5 cm x Depth 25 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 10 inches A griffin (or gryphon) is a legendary creatu...

The sculptural mythical beast, rendered in high relief, gives the piece a distinctive Gothic Revival and Art Nouveau character rarely found in small silver accessories of the period

Presumably being cast after his 1850 submission to the Paris Salon [no. 3306] of Famille d' Ours, the model captures the distinctly human characteristics of the beast and her young. ...

The universal appeal of the lion, often referred to as the "King of Beasts," makes this one of the most desirable subjects from the series.

Barbedienne Signed Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Tri-Footed Vases, with Mythical Beast/Dragon Heads Each vase is formed with a flared trumpet body rising from a circular ormolu collar...

Known as the "Queen of Beasts," the lioness plays the central role within the social structure of a pride.

Depicting mythological beasts, Neo-Classical elements and shamrock. Newly upholstered in raw linen.

Known in Chinese as Zhenmushou (Tomb-guarding Beast), the earthenware figurative sculptures were part of the grave goods made for the elite and the wealthy to ensure a wholesome afte...

The lions feature bright orange-ochre manes and bodies decorated with whimsical blue spots, a distinctive stylization that transforms the imperial beast into a piece of domestic folk...

The intense colourism of the works he painted between 1900 and 1905 brought him notoriety as one of the Fauves (French for "wild beasts"). Many of his finest works were created in th...

The intense colourism of the works he painted between 1900 and 1905 brought him notoriety as one of the Fauves (French for "wild beasts"). Many of his finest works were created in th...

The reverse reveals a fantastical creature—part dragon, part sea beast—surrounded by scrolling ornament. Its stylized, ambiguous form echoes the Renaissance fascination with grottesc...

Terracotta figure depicting a mythical chimera guardian creature combining features of a dragon and lion, inspired by traditional Chinese protective beasts. Traces of original pigmen...

The neck continues the narrative decoration, punctuated by finely modeled gilt handles in the form of stylized mythical beasts, adding both sculptural interest and a luxurious contra...

The intense colourism of the works he painted between 1900 and 1905 brought him notoriety as one of the Fauves (French for "wild beasts"). Many of his finest works were created in th...

It was the 'soldier of Christ' who killed the dangerous beast and saved the sovereign's daughter from the monster's jaws, and as a reward he wanted neither honours nor money, but for...

Instead, like camels, like beasts of burden, we load ourselves with backpacks when we travel.

The jardinière is raised on an ornate openwork base supported by four monopodia legs terminating in mythical beast heads. This elevated structure not only increases its visual presen...

It features a heavily embossed body raised on a distinctive tripod stand formed by three cast brass dolphin or sea-beast legs. Armorial Crest: The central body is embossed with an ar...

The depiction of a griffin also known as a gryphon as a legendary hybrid creature of the king of beasts and king of birds, is symbolic of immense power, courage, majesty, and guardia...

Japanese Bronze Two Handle Koro, early 20th century, with salamander form handles and exotic bird decorated body, on four mythical beast formed feet, the base drilled. 8" H x 12" W x...

During this era, grand entryways were designed to communicate immediate lineage, power, and prestige; flanking a staircase with protective heraldic beasts was the ultimate architectu...

This dramatic marble head, hewn from prized Greek Thassos marble, depicts the mythic hero crowned with the lion skin of the Nemean beast—an enduring symbol of strength and triumph.

Two acanthus-shaped handles extend from the sides of the vases, each one terminating with a mythical beast head, adding intrigue to the design. Square, gilt plinths support the antiq...

At each side of the vessel are sculpted mythical beast head handles supporting loose rings carved from the same stone.

At the height of the left elbow, the head and two of the beast's legs can be clearly seen, details that are usually highlighted in this type of representations to identify the charac...

The remarkable prevalence of the lion in the armorial bearings of the European nobility reflects its symbolic status as king of beasts and as an emblem of courage, strength, and sove...

The scene captures the very moment of confrontation: the knight facing the beast, embodying the eternal struggle between courage and fear, light and darkness, order and chaos.

The scene is brilliantly captured in high relief with details of figure and beast still clear distinguishable after more than 175 years.

A charming and unique cloth book of children's storybook of Genesis by Françoise (Françoise Seignobosc, 1897-1961), with text hand-lettered text in French, and images depicting the c...

By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innova...

Often, evil took the form of hybrid creatures, as in our case, where the devil appears as a ferocious beast, a winged monster with an animal-like face.

The composition is centered around a striking circular medallion depicting a mythological beast, possibly a Qilin or stylized dragon, rendered in deep navy blue.

The cast-iron backplate is richly modelled in high relief with a classical figure framed by scrollwork and stylised dragon-form beasts. 4 front bars, with a central deorative motif, ...

The sculpted mythical beast head handles reflect Neo-Renaissance influences.

One sheet illustrates apocalyptic scenes from the Book of Revelation, including the fall of the wicked under divine judgment and the appearance of symbolic beasts representing evil p...

The third sheet presents apocalyptic imagery from the Book of Revelation: a city consumed by flames under divine judgment, and an angel confronting a symbolic beast, representing the...

By 1905-1906 Friesz, Braque, Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck, Van Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a desire to innova...

At the raised and moulded centre, there is a further foliate and acanthus border rising to a mythical beast which acts as a finial or lifting knob. The cover has been beautifully ma...

The design features a striking central medallion enclosing a powerful five-clawed dragon, flanked by four additional mythical beasts along the main axis. While the figures are fluid ...

The dynamic movement of these mythical beasts is enhanced by trailing ribbons and stylized cloud bands, creating an allover pattern that is both dense and spirited.

The field is rendered in a luminous, soft golden hue that transitions subtly into a delicate salmon color rugs, providing a striking contrast to the deep indigo and black scales of t...