Antique Beast

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, ...

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...

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

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

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

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 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 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 ...

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 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.

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...

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...

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...

These elements, though secondary to the mythical beasts, provide the necessary contrast often seen in floral rugs of the era, ensuring visual balance and complexity.

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.

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

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 ...

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...

Unlike centralized medallion designs, this composition employs a dense, repeating structure where stylized mythical beasts and large floral heads are distributed evenly across the su...

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 beast...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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.

United States Building, Treasury Department 5. 2336 Religious Figures German Section, Main Building 6. 470 Orange tree (presumably located outside of Horticulture Hall) 7. 2393 Machi...

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 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...

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 ...

Marchant & Son, Ming Porcelain for the Japanese Market Kosometsuke & Koake, London, 2008, p. 82, pl. 43. -M.White, Beasts at the Whites’ House: A Selection of Ceramics from the Whit...

Rather than the soulless, sleek machines of a typical modern urban dystopia, Kish's factories are shaggy old beasts as worn out as the laborers who troop through their doors.

The central medallion, depicting stylized mythical beasts, is rendered in deep indigo against the luminous golden-yellow ground.

The waves are depicted using a highly graphic, repeating scallop pattern characteristic of the era, while floating flames emphasize the mythical nature of the beasts. Given its subst...

The depiction of an immortal with an attendant beast reflects themes of protection, wisdom, and longevity in Chinese religious art.

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 ...

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...

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...

Wide cantered jambs, supporting gently arched spandrels with carved grotesques and beasts. The carved inner rope twist slip running across and under the key stone which again is carv...

The front features two wild beasts drinking from a central fountain. The whole rests on feline paw feet.

Published in 1908: Volume I: Roderick Hudson Volume II: The American Volumes III and IV: The Portrait of A Lady Volumes V and VI: The Princess Casamassima Volumes VII and VIII: ...

Known as shizi or shishi, the mythical beast is a benevolent and playful guardian of the home.

The elaborate coats of arms carved into the back are quartered multiple times and surmounted by a plumed helmet with two arms holding a victor’s wreath and flanked by two heraldic be...

It portrays a classic Rococo blend of action and elegance, emphasizing the theatrical and romanticized drama of the narrative rather than the grim danger of the beast. Oil on canvas ...

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted Much of the paint 1s fad...

The detailed boar sits proudly to the centre, showcasing its snarling teeth and long snout; the beasts features are certainly eye-catching, leaving room for imagination.

The plate depicts two continuous classical processions populated by gods, allegorical figures, mythological beasts, chariots, and flowing drapery, rendered with a strong horizontal r...

Chinese (late 19th Century) white, globular porcelain vase with colorful kylin beasts, symbolizing good luck, amid geometric and floral designs.

The specimens housed within matching oil gilt and ebonised wooden box framed single-glass display cases, the backs of the cases with the remnants of paper labels for ‘J T Stockall, P...

The use of large-scale figural compositions combined with mythic beasts and raptors is characteristic of the Ota Tamashiro studio, which was celebrated for its painterly approach to ...

The Megatherium, whose name translates as “great beast,” lived in South America during the Pleistocene epoch and could reach the size of a modern elephant.

The apron is finely detailed with swirling cloud patterns and auspicious beasts, motifs traditionally associated with strength and protection.

The seat is distinguished by an intricate, embossed design of a fantastic winged beast, possibly a griffin, surrounded by elaborate Art Nouveau and Art Deco motifs.