Antique Beast

On offer is a complete 1831, 5-volume American edition of "A Natural History of the Globe, of Man, of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Reptiles, Insects, and Plants."

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

He frequently employed grotesque beasts and gargoyles, ecclesiastic detailing and historic influences.

Documented Ryō-ō masks are traditionally crowned with a dragon or fantastic beast intended to heighten their formidable appearance.

The two robust, stylized handles on the sides are shaped like mythical beast heads swallowing the handles, a direct nod to ancient ritual handles.

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...

Rectangular compartments expand into curved pediments; bands of strapwork bend as if made from cut leather; supports become female figures, hybrid beasts, birds, masks, and coiled se...

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

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...

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. ...

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.

Throughout his life Barye endeavoured to capture the fundamental nature of the animal kingdom in all its diversity, wild or tame, exotic or familiar, cruel or gentle, bringing to lif...

Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protecting the sacred grounds from evil spirits.

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

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, ...

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...

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.

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...

Klinger modernizes this cult image by combining it with the mirror of self-consciousness and artistic representation, the serpent of knowledge and regeneration, and a submissive beas...

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...

Details: Every inch features fine hand-painted details, from the scaled, winged tritons on the slender neck to the brilliantly plumed mythological beasts flanking the base. Historic...

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...

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...

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 sculpted mythical beast head handles reflect Neo-Renaissance influences.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

Romanesque style terracotta stand or table, ca. 1900, decorated with mythical beasts and stylized forms. Crafted by the important Italian pottery workshop Manifattura di Signa of Flo...

18th Century Large Delft Urn / Vase , with beast decorated handles, painted in blue with river landscapes, a courting couple and bridge, within foliate and leaf borders.

The exterior presents a richly aged black ground with gilt chinoiserie decoration depicting pagodas, birds in flight, stylized trees, and mythological beasts. The doors are mounted w...

Each vase displays an elegant baluster silhouette enriched with crisply modelled foliate relief panels and adorned with sculptural mythological beast handles—classic hallmarks of ref...

The reverse is engraved with feathers and lines to further depict this fantastic beast. The ruby measures 3 x 3 x 1.8mm and is estimated to weigh 0.12 carats.

A very fine Taisho Period bronze censer of bellied oval form, richly decorated overall with hand enamelled and 'shibuichi' & 'shakudo' motifs, depicting geometric designs, pine t...

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

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...

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...

In this listing you will find an C Antique hinese nephrite jade carving of a crouching mythical animal, most likely a chilong (螭龙) or pixiu/獅獸–type beast, used as a toggle (挂件) or pe...

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...

Beneath them, winged mythological beasts—reminiscent of griffins—emerge amid dense acanthus scrollwork, lending movement and sculptural vitality.

The animal, in stride, exactly as you would see these magnificent beasts stroll in real life, the artist has rendered the bear with an inquisitive pose.

The central ground is composed in a deep, muted plum-purple tone, against which riders on horseback, mythical beasts, deer, leopards, and birds are dynamically rendered in motion.

The compilation includes four cherished children’s stories, The Sleeping Beauty, Blue Beard, Cinderella, and The Beauty and the Beast. It is illustrated with seven full color plates ...

At the heart of the design is a highly structured repeating lattice of diamond motifs, interspersed with stylized vegetal flourishes and guarded by mythical heraldic beasts—dragons o...

These figures are depicted with expressive, dark-featured faces, carrying auspicious offerings or leading mythical beasts. Auspicious Animals: The Elephant: Symbolizing peace (Taipin...

A shepherd holding a lion on a leash in the foreground, in the middle ground the shepherd stands in a meadow surrounded by wild beasts, in the background the shepherd is seated on a ...

The naive, hand carved wood figure of The Holy Mother vanquishing the Apocalyptic Beast, showing the Holy Virgin standing over the Beast (Satan), pinning it down with her left foot o...

The water buffalo are carved as a male and female. The sturdy beasts of burden are portrayed in a walking stance, legs slightly bent, necks down, heads up and alert, tongues extended...

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.

Carved Model of a Mongolian Pack Horse This rare and beautiful find from the early part of the 20th Century it has been hand carved going down a rocky hillside This hansom beast is ...

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

Executed with remarkable precision, the knotting technique highlights the clarity of the design elements, from the detailed central medallion, which appears to depict a mythical beas...

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield hand made in brass, the shield is decorated with mythical Warriors and beasts, there are 2 images of t...