Antique 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

for Liberty but the label is no longer attached This handsome beast is free standing in a rearing

, bringing to life the roaring, trembling, living beasts. The son of a goldsmith, apprenticed to a steel

1925. Elegant decor and likely unique, what an honor they are to sit upon. If only these gentle beasts

tile beasts. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in Imperial China around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th

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

sculptural figures and mythic beasts. A large, coiled serpent emerges from a fenced platform while two hybrid

splendid beast was presented to her Royal Clerk of the Stables as a gift and subsequently sold at

developments in painting and sculpture. Although he was initially labeled a Fauve (wild beast), by the 1920s he

evoke a sense of harmony and refinement. The handles, shaped as stylized mythical beasts, add a

horned beast mask with an aperture for a metal pipe, the upper rim decorated with bands of pendent ruyi

, dogs and mythical beasts. In excellent original condition with aged patina and no damaged or missing

. Traditionally regarded as the king of beasts, the lion's head symbolises power, strength, pride and protection

composition, elaborate interlace patterns, stylized beasts, human figures, and zoomorphic initials are

of gilt griffin heads, mythological beasts rendered with hooked beaks, curling tongues, and feathered

condition Note: some old traces of wood beasts on the sides.   

lightly weathered from age, with historic repairs to the paws and tail. As the Queen of Beasts, a lioness

foot ring, with mask beast handles to shoulders, on white ground and with an elongated, slightly

with figural scenes; a third with mythical beasts; and the fourth, which also has a vacant shield

gentle, bringing to life the roaring, trembling, living beasts. The son of a goldsmith, apprenticed to a

archaeology to inspire him. He frequently employed grotesque beasts and gargoyles, ecclesiastic detailing and

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

with rich ornamentation. Cherubs, mythical beasts, gryphons, deer, and heraldic birds perch on

beast heads which are a joy to see, and incised zig-zag decoration behind and throughout. Each andiron

, winged mythological beasts, and sculptural lion protomes. The focus is on proportion, structure, and the

extravagant mythical beasts. Each candelabrum features tapering central column, which supports the head

repeating diaper designs interspersed by auspicious geometric symbols and bai-ze (mythological beasts). The

rifle casually on his left shoulder, while his right hand firmly grasps the neck of a wild beast. The

good farmer, and the chi wara masqueraders are regarded as a farming beast. Always performing together

theme : the confrontation between man and beast. The news reported by the newspaper The Times that in

crest composed of a crown and a moon crescented cartouche flanked by stylised beasts and an acanthus

grasping a rabbit. The design is a recreation of a part of the title page of "Various Birds & Beasts Drawn

right leg lists Western ones. Surrounding the figure are mythical beasts, each symbolizing a prominent

featuring the millefleur designs, mythical beasts and Persian-inspired florals. A prime example of the

supernatural beasts. The figures, dressed in traditional attire and engaged in a range of dramatic gestures

high-stepping mythological beasts embellish the body of the main food bowl. 37.5 inches high by 17.5

. Their posture recalls that of the magnificent beast accompanying Diana in the statue from the Château

Techniques: Pressed, cast, and chased with openwork cover Decoration: Phoenix in relief, mythical beast

Chinese decorative art. Each candlestick features a body formed from a mythical beast—half elephant, half

tapering toward the base to create a composed and harmonious silhouette. A modeled mythical beast is

lion is the beast that he rescued while meditating on the banks of the Jordan River and that never left

guardian of the third circle of Hell. With his three mouths, Dante saw Cerberus as a beast that was

faces seem to be morphing into sea beasts of some kind.

Photographs taken indoors and out of doors for your viewing pleasure. The hand carved limestone beast shown

this awesome beast. Designed in the shape of a bull, this elegant decanter enriches your drinking

to be a dangerous beast. The two animals serve as heraldic supports of the royal coat of arms. King

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

craftsmanship, featuring a Sage in a semi-seated position with a playful Pixiu beast. The head section of the

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

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

empires—of ritual hunts, divine beasts, and the slow turning of seasons beneath the hooves of kings. From

, Taureau Attaque par un Tigre is a variation for the mythological beast featured in Barye's Thésée

An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast. Bursting with character, the lion

beast in penance for years. Miraculously, the woman survived and gave birth. Later, she was found with

literati in the rock garden, The neck applied with twin gilded mythical beast handles. Small

issuing scrolled figural bird and mythical dragon like beast form legs with paw feet. Dimensions