Antique Beast

” mountain. No wonder then that these early stone works were carved here honoring these magnificent beasts

backdrop of stylized foliage, putti, masks, floral scrolls, and fantastical beasts—all hallmarks of

, grotesques, and winged beasts—all recurring motifs in Renaissance architecture and furnishings. Many of these

, winged figures, floral arabesques, mythological beasts, and architectural elements. The visual vocabulary

. Playful putti dance among scrolling acanthus and vine leaves, while satyrs, fauns, and hybrid beasts

symbolism. Surrounding it are diverse panels featuring fantastic birds, hybrid beasts, winged cherubs

. According to Greek mythology, the divine hero Hercules was ordered to slay the Nemean Lion, a beast that

A beautiful and intricately carved Burmese console table featuring foliage and mythical beast legs

and illustrated the adventures of Mowgli, as well as Louis Pergaud's A Tale of Beasts and

long home. Considered the king of wild beasts, the tiger is an apt addition to a spirit way and is

by classical urn finials. The pierced, beaded fret engraved with mythical beasts and urns. The

Brass Beast Face inlaid with various forms of filigree decoration. This Patta dates from late 1800s and

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

between work and activity, emblematic of Victorian ideals of harmony between man, beast, and the land. A

stylized animal heads or fantastical beasts – Cartouches and bracket feet adorned with grotesques, garlands

beaker—a heraldic emblem rendered with exceptional precision. The armorial features two crowned beasts in

story of beauty and the beast

Majestic Beast: English Creamware Lion with Whieldon Glaze This exceptional English Creamware

Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs

- Circa 1880. Raised on hand carved intertwined mythical beasts, the bronze gong being on a shaped plinth

beasts.

elegant, featuring a powerfully sculpted beast's head spout, often interpreted as a dragon—a motif highly

, vertical and horizontal panels are adorned with intricate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, mythological beasts

iconography, such as serpents, composite beasts, and deities in ritual gestures. * Amulets showing boats

valor Historically the lion has been regarded as the " king of beasts ". To decorate your garden and

andirons with beast mask terminals, on hoof feet - dogs are 8"w x 11"d x 14"h - the irons are approx 28

enameled mythical beasts, lending an air of mystique and elegance. The vase dates from the mid to late 19th

and a waisted neck set with a pair of mythical beast heads. Finely carved in low relief around the

. Draped in tassels and garland motifs, the beast of burden carries a towering obelisk-style pedestal, from

culture. The beasts on this locket could be worn for protection, as they seem to be powerful guardian

confrontation between man and beast. The news reported by the newspaper The Times that in 1880, in a Gabonese

made of beasts and multiple dragons carved on its face. Its neutral brown glaze gives it a rustic

Wonderful bronze table lamps with mythical horned beast handles. Body surrounded by cherubs

piece and standing on four winged beast figure feet, also having enamel dial with black Roman numerals

staining is in excellent condition. The image along the base is of a smiling horned mythical beast

beasts, priestly & scholarly figures, mounted at both ends with organic-inspired open handles with

pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holders are on two tiers

fantastical beast with plum-colored scale-textured body that extends in looping tendrils. The necks of the

patterns featuring the millefleur designs, mythical beasts and Persian-inspired florals. Rich in heritage

carved with masks of mythical beasts, the drawers are flanked with the carved lions heads with

man and beast is celebrated. This artwork is a perfect centerpiece for any room, adding warmth and

winged, four-legged beasts, a form that was probably transmitted from Western Asia. Provenance: This

the lion was regarded as the king of beasts and the eagle as the king of birds, the griffin came to

manner. The Jambs of male and female beasts in armour, supporting recumbent dragons. The corner blocks

two magnificent beasts. The details of the mane and tail of the horse showcase the action and movement

- ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts. 15th/16th century or earlier, Northern China, most

grate sits above a finely cut and pierced apron. Depictions of mythical beasts and flowers are amidst

century knights, chariots, mythical beasts, and lions. The designs are expertly silhouetted against a

Crusades era. The figure sits astride a spirited warhorse, both man and beast enveloped in matching

mythical beasts. Set in 18k gold. French circa 1805 - 1810. Total length :16”. Gross weight: 54.3 grams.

interplay between man, beast, and landscape. Condition: This antique print is in very good condition, with

Gautier and the other members mock Cézanne by hanging his canvas above the door. "I'm just an old beast

, alongside angels and mythical beasts, enrich the perimeter, giving the piece a sense of movement and

Pair of Pho dog-shaped hard stone bookends. The "Fantastic Beasts", protectors of the buildings

atmospheric depictions of rural life. This winter landscape masterfully conveys the struggle of man and beast

flanked by matching finials.  To the centre below is a deep relief carving of a mythical beast and

mythological beast, probably representing a tiger with mandarins posing amongst stylised pagodas, rooftops and