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Pair of Chimeras vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Eugène ROUSSEAU (1827-1890) Pair of Chimeras vases A very fine pair of vases made in hand-blown
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Blown Glass

ANTIQUE ITALIAN ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS WITH CHIMERAS
Located in Milan, IT
ARCHITECTURAL RELIEFS WITH CHIMERAS Central Italy, 16th Century green marble 26 x 25 cm 10 1/4 x 9
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16th Century Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble

Chimera relief set in 21k gold trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand chiseled Chimera asymmetrical lead relief set in an elaborately decorated trim of 21 karat
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Antique Chimera

Materials

Gold

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in London, GB
Maison Plisson et Hartz chimera brooch. A circular yellow gold brooch, composed of an intricately
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Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Chimera Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a creature with a demon face, bat wings, and serpent body Clutching a claw set old European cut diamond, eye-clean and white Accented by rose cut ruby eyes Tested as 1...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin
Located in PARIS, FR
Attributed to Noury - Yellow gold chimera tie pin Neo-Renaissance Round tie pin in 18k yellow gold
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Chimera

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
sculpted, gilt bronze chimeras. These winged, mythological Gothic creatures have a mean and fierce look and
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique brooch depicting a chimera
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimeras Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
is pierced, engraved and chiseled all around with arabesque patterns and two chimeras that enclose
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
right. It depicts a medieval figure sitting on the back of a rare, almost demonic, dragon/chimera
Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
chimera with a round cut ruby. The reverse is engraved with feathers and lines to further depict this
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
chain with a chimera pendant in amatized gold. The creature holds a rose-cut diamond in its mouth. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 19th century depicting a vase on a tripod with fire framed by two chimeras
Category

1760s French Louis XVI Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture. In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix
Located in Paris, FR
frieze. The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes amidst a stylized décor
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1890s Japanese Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Mythological Being "Chimera" with Human Face and Flaming Rays Halo. Orange Terracotta
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

Self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in the form of monstrous chimera.Thiebaud Frere
Located in Leuven , BE
A fabulous discovery—this bronze chimera represents a self-portrait by the famous Sarah Bernhardt
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fine Pair of Candleholders With Two Arms and Chimeras with Wings
Located in Sofia, BG
Fine pair of gilded metal candleholders with two arms of light, representing a chimeras with long
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Chimera

Materials

Metal

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
by chimera figures with swan necks, finished in green and silver patina. The piece comprises three
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Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble

Elegant Set of Tiles with Mysterious Winged Creature Relief
Located in Leuven , BE
. Chimera, like and placed on a pedestal, this creature shows delicate features and has quite an unusual
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Chimera

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

An Italian terracotta garden seat, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This tub form chair has a rounded back flanked by two chimera with horns and lions faces and paws
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

An Italian terracotta garden seat, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chimera with lion faces, flanking a circular seat with relief decoration, all on a plinth base. A striking
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

Chimeric dressor
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
handles, chimeras, and female corner figures. This fantastical sideboard is topped with a frieze
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

Antique French Faience Platter by La Manufacture de Madame Veuve Dumas, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
elements of urns laden with fruit, peacocks, flowering rinceaux vines, and winged chimera flanking a snake
Category

19th Century French Antique Chimera

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Paint

Side table, console, pedestal - carved wood and marble - China - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
openwork and carved foliage and a beaded border, resting on four arched legs with chimera, lion, or wolf
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble

Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920
By Auguste Leroy
Located in CA, CA
and jadeite Chinoiseries chimera shaped handle. Hallmarked
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Chimera

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Lustermaennchen of a Cellar Master, Germany 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
are not majority female. There are also well-known mystical creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
female. There are also well-known mystical creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and hybrid creatures) and
Category

Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
well-known mystical creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and hybrid creatures) and popular
Category

Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen Angel, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and hybrid creatures) and popular lustermaennchen. artfour is an owner
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Chimera

Materials

Antler, Wood, Paint

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady as a Mermaid ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
are not majority female. There are also well-known mystical creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and
Category

1880s German Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800
By Claude Galle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Empire friezes, gilt finish, two subtly shaped handles held by chimera heads (half lion / half goat
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Han Dynasty Jade and Gilt Bronze Pendant with Taotie Mask
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the book The Beginning of the World: Dragons, Phoenix and Other Chimera (Lienart 2020), and is
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chimera

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Large Gilded Wood Mirror, Tuscany, Mid-19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large mirror in carved gilded wood with chimera heads emerging from the plant decoration
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Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

1930s Italian Signed Richard Ginori Hand-Painted Cachepot
By Richard Ginori
Located in Roma, IT
), Chimera, 2021.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chimera

Materials

Porcelain

19th Napoleon III Salon Table Giltwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood carved and poliment sheet-gilded. Figurine carving in the form of chimera and satyr
Category

Mid-19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Gold Plate

WINGED HORSE PEGASUS Genuine Greek Coin 1st Cent. BC Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
assistance of Athena and Poseidon. Bellerophon rode Pegasus to defeat the monstrous Chimera, leading to
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Chimera

Materials

Silver

Marquetry Planter, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Planter in blackened wood and marquetry of different wood species; the feet end in winged chimeras
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Fruitwood

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
Located in Rome, IT
Y-shaped frame supported on the backs of the same chimera. Derek Roberts, “Continental and American
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1790s French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Ormolu

Clock With Warrior Helmet, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
richly decorated with feathers and a chimera or dragon's head, Pegasus and a face, and a book Under the
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Large Palace Trumeaux (h247cm), Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
style, presents winged chimeras, plant arabesques and in the center an allegorical representation of two
Category

Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

Italian Table in Ebonized Wood and Engraved Inlays 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, opening to a drawer, with arabesque decoration of stylized foliage, chimera and vases; some restorations
Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III bed in walnut, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
pendant rests upon a gadrooned leaf. The two front legs are intricately carved with chimeras: two roaring
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Walnut

Coalbrookdale, Cast Iron Bench, 19th Century
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Cast iron bench with rich decoration of chimeras and flowers, white lacquered, with 1 seat in
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
representing "Chimeras winged"
Category

1870s French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Red-Figure Black-Ground Vases, 1810-1850, Italy, Terracotta, Grand Tour
Located in Epfach, DE
legendary hero Bellerophon in a dramatic encounter with the Chimera. Mounted on the winged horse Pegasus
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

Important gilt bronze ovoid-shaped covered vase
Located in Paris, FR
satire at the bottom. Surrounded by foliage, interlacing and chimeras. Pedestal decorated with garlands
Category

1840s French Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th century Italian Alabaster Renaissance Revival Vases on Pedestals
Located in London, GB
the vases fluted and carved in high relief with scrolling foliates and mythical chimera-mask handles
Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Garden Gueridons with Marble Tops and Cast Iron Bases
Located in PARIS, FR
Second Empire style. The green-patina cast iron legs, adorned with intricate chimera and lion head motifs
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble, Iron

A Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
with an ermine and an eagle. The open arms with padded armrests and chimera headed terminals. Raised on
Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chimera

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bronze candlesticks, 19th century A pair of bronze candlesticks, decorated with Chimeras
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Rare bronze floor lamp in neoclassical style, Paris, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Corinthian capital supporting a winged chimera, seated, wings outstretched. Tripod foot, zoomorphic, ending
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chimera

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Earthenware Seats
Located in London, GB
, possibly cherry blossoms, and embellished with intricately formed chimera heads. Resting on deep green
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Antique Chimera

Materials

Earthenware

Brisbart In Paris - Empire Period Clock
Located in Beaune, FR
square base decorated with a frieze representing chimeras. The vase rests on a golden pedestal. The dial
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century
By Maison Giroux
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gilded bronze cup or drageoir on foot, decorated with putti and chimeras, with a belly in cut and
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Stuc Eight Gargoyles Chandelier Ceiling Pendant circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
gargoyles. The small gargoyles or chimeras at the top of the suspension are kneeling or crouching. The four
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Stucco

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Antique Chimera For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique chimera for your home. Each antique chimera for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique chimera — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique chimera made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. David Young Cameron, Emile Huignard and Ernest Lucien Bonnotte each produced at least one beautiful antique chimera that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Chimera?

An antique chimera can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,100, while the lowest priced sells for $467 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.