Antique Beast

In this composition, elaborate interlace patterns, stylized beasts, human figures, and zoomorphic initials are arranged with incredible precision and vibrant color.

This beautiful grey was named Imaum, originally given to Queen Victoria by the Imaum of Muscat. This splendid beast was presented to her Royal Clerk of the Stables as a gift and subs...

A rare and most impressive antique Burmese hand-carved hardwood side table. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, traditional ...

Surrounding the central figure is a theatrical arch filled with rich ornamentation. Cherubs, mythical beasts, gryphons, deer, and heraldic birds perch on intricate architectural fram...

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...

Surrounding the figure are mythical beasts, each symbolizing a prominent monarchy. The lion, bear, and other creatures further enhance the allegorical meaning, connecting biblical pr...

Central to the composition is a beautifully detailed Caryatid figure, flanked by Ionic, Doric, and Corinthian capitals, acanthus ornaments, winged mythological beasts, and sculptural...

The chains on the unicorn represent medieval times when a free unicorn was considered to be a dangerous beast. The two animals serve as heraldic supports of the royal coat of arms.

Unidentified English Majolica fish server which features a long boat with a winged beast at its figurehead as the base. The lid in the form of a planked deck topped by a large fish.

Very fine Japanese bronze of two territorial beasts, on a decoratively carved teak base. The base is 34 inches long, the bronze is 29 inches long.

The hand carved limestone beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reve...

Willis's masterful brushstrokes not only showcase the meticulous details of the ploughing process but also convey the harmony between man, beast, and land. The painting exudes a sens...

Pair of bronze candlesticks, which still maintain a strong influence of Spanish Baroque models, especially in the turned axis, with prominent bases and spherical legs reminiscent of ...

These are cast in various shapes depicting acanthus leaves, rosettes, and Empire-style mythical beasts. The white colouration of the marble is a stunning base for the shining gold of...

The vase is affixed at the shoulders with a pair of large applied handles in the form of gilt griffin heads, mythological beasts rendered with hooked beaks, curling tongues, and feat...

With his three mouths, Dante saw Cerberus as a beast that was synonymous with the sin of Gluttony.

Key Details Origin: Japan Material: Solid silver (tested) Period: Meiji-inspired, late 19th to early 20th century Techniques: Pressed, cast, and chased with openwork cover Decoratio...

These celadon-glazed figures appear to be a pair of lion-form (獅子形) mythical guardian beasts made for altar use. The reddish-brown to ochre stoneware body visible at the exposed foot...

At the end of the nineteenth century, Fremiet was inspired by a new theme : the confrontation between man and beast. The news reported by the newspaper The Times that in 1880, in a G...

The tapestry depicts The Story of Meleager and Atalanta, with the heroic hunter Meleager presenting his beloved Atalanta with the head of Boar of Calydon, after slaying the beast and...

An opposing pair of giltwood wall brackets, each elaborately carved with C-scrolls. acanthus leaves and flowers surrounding center of Satyr astride beast.

., having foliated molded cornice, over central scrolled grotesque mask, and dual glazed doors, opening to two shelves, doors lined by carved Classical scholastic and artistic motifs...

This piece is profusely hand painted in a classical style with foliate boarders, classical scrolls, gods, cherubs, urns, beasts and an intricate coat of arms in a restrictive palette...

Antique Indian rugs are characterized by large scale patterns featuring the millefleur designs, mythical beasts and Persian-inspired florals. Their coloration usually relies on earth...

Every detail of the lion's form is realistically rendered, from the textured mane to the powerful muscles at rest. The beast lies with head raised, exuding a noble air despite its re...

Both ends of the cabinet are carved with a crest and flanked by a pair of mythical beasts. The stand/base is equally lavishly carved, with large floral rosettes and significant lion'...

The shoulder applied with a pair of finely cast beast-mask handles issuing loose ring pendants, the masks rendered with pronounced brows, curling manes, and open jaws, in keeping wit...

Each scene within the grid captures a unique moment from Japanese myth or heroic legend, ranging from solemn spiritual encounters to dynamic battles with supernatural beasts. The fi...

An idyllic glimpse at the past capturing a space shared by man and beast alike, the work sought to capture a nostalgia for a time of simplicity and Community for city-dwelling patron...

Original antique Russian anti-Tsarist Civil War propaganda poster - To the Deceived Brothers (In the White Guard Trenches) First Message from Demyan Bedny / Обманутым братьям (В бело...

Their posture recalls that of the magnificent beast accompanying Diana in the statue from the Château d’Anet, now housed at the Louvre Museum.

Antique Indian rugs and carpets for sale are characterized by large scale patterns featuring the millefleur designs, mythical beasts and Persian-inspired florals. A prime example of...

The border showcases the 'Eight Immortals', some riding fabulous mythical beasts among spiraling waves and lotus flowers. The colors are painted in exquisite Famille Rose polychrome ...

Jewellery featuring mythological beasts was in vogue in France during this period.

Because the lion was traditionally considered the king of the beasts, and the eagle the king of the birds, by the Middle Ages, the griffin was thought to be an especially powerful an...

Each of oviform, in translucent amber glass, with applied branch and flowers, and decorated in the cloisonné style with scrolling vine and insects and a fantastic beasts to the body....

Woven beneath the golden haze of Anatolia's late Ottoman skies, this monumental hand knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug tells a tale older than empires—of ritual hunts, divine beasts, a...

Wracked with guilt, he cast the woman from a cliff before retreating into the wilderness, where he crawled like a beast in penance for years. Miraculously, the woman survived and gav...

The lion, revered as the "king of beasts," naturally emerges as a symbol of sovereignty and absolute power in human civilization.

Stunning pair of gilt wood sconces of carved wood with mythological horned man beast motif. Both pieces are in very good original condition, each shows minor loss to edge trim, pleas...

A gold field underscores a series of Kirin pictorials—beasts often mistaken for dragons, but an equally significant creature often associated with the emperor and other major changes...

Antique Indian rugs and carpets are characterized by large scale patterns featuring the millefleur designs, mythical beasts and Persian-inspired florals. A prime example of the excl...

Iconography typically includes stylized ships, the tree of life form, human figures and mythical beasts. Mounted on wood stretcher frame with acid-free substrate.        

Theseus tied one end of the ball of string to the door post and followed Daedalus' instructions to go forwards and never left or right until he arrived at the heart of the Labyrinth,...

The shoulders of the bottle feature intricate "taotie" (mask beast) motifs and ring handles, adding a layer of cultural depth and intrigue to the piece.

Thomson and his contemporaries (Pinkerton and Cary) redefined European cartography by abandoning typical 18th century decorative elements such as elaborate title cartouches and fanta...

A keen eye may further note a brilliant textural element, marrying the setting’s depiction of the beasts and nature to the warm beige-brown and green colors in a uniquely immersive f...

Both gentlemen stylishly cloaked and standing on ornate bases with theatrical trophies- palate, quill, mask, dagger, sheet music, painting brushes, stylized mythcal beasts and intric...

The base is carried by 4 beasts & the top decorated in Corinthian style.

The four cluster column legs surmounted by large finials, flanking an intricately pierced brass fret work of beasts and foliage, the wrought iron burning bars topped by conforming fi...

The chilong is a mythical beast often mistaken for a dragon. Whit its serpentine body and dragon-like head, it is easy to confuse the two.

A coy smile dances across the beast's face, its eyes exuding intelligence and kindness.

He wrote and illustrated a variety of children’s books featuring animals, including; An Alphabet of Animals (1899); A Book of Birds (1900); The Dog Book (1902); The King of the Beast...

According to legend, Artemis, Greek goddess of wild animals and the hunt, released a terrifying boar upon King Oeneus of Calydon’s land. In a bid to slay the beast, the King enlisted...

Each is beautifully designed with koi fish, butterflies, trees, mystical beasts, chrysanthemum flowers, insects and clouds.

The Indus and Ganges Rivers are the most prominent features of the map, along with the large mythical lake of Chiamay Lacus located in northern Burma. Wild beasts, including lions, t...

In the center is the image of a tiger, known as the "king of the wild beasts" in Chinese folklore, and an emblem of courage, dignity, and ferocity.

A lion at his side symbolizes the legendary tale of Jerome taming a wild beast by removing a thorn from its paw. The sculpture’s serene and spiritual quality is captured through the ...

The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frieze upon which is carved, in high relief, a fire breathing salamander, the heraldic bea...

The numerous etched anatomical details such as the mane and the scales of the mythical beast only add to the striking effect of these extraordinary pieces.