Antique Beast

, mythical beasts, or pastoral scenes typical of the period. The frame is constructed from solid walnut

Romanesque metalwork, renowned for its dynamic sculptural surface of interlaced figures, foliage, and beasts

anatomy, and paleontological discovery. The Megatherium, whose name translates as “great beast,” lived in

, the shield is decorated with mythical Warriors and beasts, there are 2 images of the green man The

bronze carrying a vase, surrounded by two corolla-shaped ink cups. The front features two wild beasts

mythical beast is a benevolent and playful guardian of the home. A miniature example of a traditional form

reveals a fantastical creature—part dragon, part sea beast—surrounded by scrolling ornament. Its stylized

field is densely populated with mythical beast forms, scrolling vines, and floral elements set against a

Large Carved and Painted Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the

The naive, hand carved wood figure of The Holy Mother vanquishing the Apocalyptic Beast, showing

gently arched spandrels with carved grotesques and beasts. The carved inner rope twist slip running

cases with the remnants of paper labels for ‘J T Stockall, Preservers of Birds, Beasts, Reptiles, Fish

snarling teeth and long snout; the beasts features are certainly eye-catching, leaving room for imagination

beasts—likely the Dogs of Fo—amidst stylized clouds and traditional Chinese symbols of longevity and good

19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated

grotesque beasts or lions, which terminate the scrolling ironwork and add a mythological or Rococo flourish

design of a fantastic winged beast, possibly a griffin, surrounded by elaborate Art Nouveau and Art Deco

beautifully rendered shadow is cast over the Knight’s face from his helmet, as he looks down towards the beast

auspicious beasts, motifs traditionally associated with strength and protection. While originally intended

beasts. The knob of the cover is modeled as a bird, while pierced cloud motifs around it. On the

element of the hunt—the glorious natural setting, the dynamic activity, the vitality of man and beast, the

David placing his sword back into its scabbard, symbolizing the end of his battle with the beast

stylized architectural form with acorn finials, the other in the shape of a fantastical beast, possibly a

Chinese (late 19th Century) white, globular porcelain vase with colorful kylin beasts, symbolizing

—from an enigmatic, spiky creature to a magnificent, feathered beast—all set against a backdrop of

original oatmeal colour with a decorative frieze. With mythical beasts flanked by four columns with finials

radical contemporary art in the 20th century. Although he was initially labelled a Fauve (wild beast), by

flag bearers. The Silver Tankard is mounted with a mythical beast dragon handle which stands off the

. Polychrome enamelling adds dimension, enhancing the lifelike presence of the mythical beasts across the body

mythical beast makes an excellent focal point for a cabinet, shelf, or as a distinctive element in an

brass dial decorated in bas relief with a cherub mask, an angel and beast heads amidst foliate

. Christ is shown seated in a desert landscape, surrounded by lions, a bear, snakes, and other wild beasts

places, Dragon like beasts on the base.

any prior globe-alongside nebulae and various other astronomical features. Mythical beasts and

the act of subduing the beast, gripping it forcefully as the creature yields to his hold. The

adorned with applied iron-red beast-head handles with mock rings, enhancing its decorative appeal. Period

would be the legendary Nemean Lion, a beast with impenetrable fur and razor-sharp claws that no armour

cups (1885,0508.121–123; 1908,0519.1) decorated with mythical beasts and floral motifs, further

Louis Vauxcelles famously described the young painter and his friends as ‘fauves’ (wild beasts). For

, Nieuwenkamp met several types of barongs, including the mythological beast with his nemesis, the evil witch

. He wounded the beast, saved the princess destined for sacrifice, and led both back to the town of

classical urn. The pierced fret with mythical beasts and scrollwork throughout with bowed front bars above

beasts, look at details like the muscletone Of course being bronze this can live outside with no fear of

CM - these magnificent beasts are lifesize They stand on the oblong classical pedestal bases which

into heads that resemble mythological or fantastical beasts - possibly lions or dragons, projecting

17th century manor in East Anglia. The pair showcase handcarved knights standing over stylised beasts

sweet little Koro with Wave and leaves design and a mytical beast/lion on top of the lid. The base has a

. Each design is an intricate interplay of scrolling foliage, stylized flowers, and fantastical beasts

depict mythical beasts in swirling foliage, while the other two show vases filled with flowers on tables

the grateful beast, which then saved his life. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antiques

mythical beast with the body of a lion and wings and head of an eagle, symbolizes protection, power, and

Dongen and Rouault were described collectively as Fauves (the wild beasts). What they had in common was a

stylized vines, heraldic beasts, fleur-de-lis, and interlacing foliate forms – Decorative panels

clouds while and king of all beast crouches in a bamboo groove, ready to prance. Tiger is one of the most

human and half beast. Looking at the details of the fur, the balance of the figures, and the beauty of

foreground, where hounds and hunters engage the beast, is heightened by the bold use of white heightening

with finely cast reliefs of mythical beasts and ornate circular medallions with floral and geometric