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Pair of Chimeras vases
Pair of Chimeras vases

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 and crackled glass.

Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

The chimera seated on an integral base. A wonderful small sculpture that exudes a lot of presence.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

A Hang Dynasty Mythical Guardian Chimera Figure
A Hang Dynasty Mythical Guardian Chimera Figure

A Hang Dynasty Mythical Guardian Chimera Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

Terracotta figure depicting a mythical chimera guardian creature combining features of a dragon and lion, inspired by traditional Chinese protective beasts.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

Chimera relief set in 21k gold trim
Chimera relief set in 21k gold trim

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 gold.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Antique Chimera

Materials

Gold

16th century French Renaissance Caen Stone Chimera Fragment
16th century French Renaissance Caen Stone Chimera Fragment

16th century French Renaissance Caen Stone Chimera Fragment

Located in Leesburg, VA

Yet, in a delightful defiance of pure classicism, a chimera emerges from the stone. This grimacing grotesque, with its heavy-lidded eyes and blocky jaw, serves as a spirited bridge t...

Category

16th Century French Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Stone

Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900
Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900

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 carved crouching chimera with teeth bared and wings unfurled, encircled by a swirl o...

Category

Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Chimera Stickpin
Victorian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Chimera Stickpin

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Chimera

Materials

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

Antique Lion or Chimera Stickpin of 12k and 14k Gold
Antique Lion or Chimera Stickpin of 12k and 14k Gold

Antique Lion or Chimera Stickpin of 12k and 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A striking antique stickpin dating to 1900, designed as a finely sculpted lion or chimera crafted in 12 karat gold, accented with vivid tsavorite garnet eyes and a sparkling diamond ...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Chimera Brooch, Ruby & Diamond - Andre Kauffer

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus

Art Nouveau brooch from circa 1910, a chimera rendered in 18k gold with extraordinary skill.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick

Located in Lisse, NL

This altar piece has a tripod base of sculpted, gilt bronze chimeras. These winged, mythological Gothic creatures have a mean and fierce look and they are fighting each other.

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Mythological Beast Chimera Brooch Pendant Pearl
Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Mythological Beast Chimera Brooch Pendant Pearl

Vintage French 18-Karat Gold Mythological Beast Chimera Brooch Pendant Pearl

Located in BÉZIERS, FR

Central to the work is a powerful, winged griffin-like chimera with scales and dynamic form, surrounded by integrated fierce beasts, serpent heads, and clawed limbs, creating a compl...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chimera

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch
French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

French 19th Century Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Magnificent antique brooch depicting a chimera with its wings spread. The creature's mouth is open, and between its fangs is an antique brilliant-cut diamond.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

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

Griffin Dragon Chimera Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace 18K Gold Antique
Griffin Dragon Chimera Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace 18K Gold Antique

Griffin Dragon Chimera Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace 18K Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN A MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 18 KARAT GOLD PENDANT NECKLACE OF A GRIFFIN, CHIMERA OR DRAGON HOLDING A STUNNING ROSE CUT DIAMOND IN THE MOUTH WIT...

Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chimera

Materials

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

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf

Located in Lisse, NL

It depicts a medieval figure sitting on the back of a rare, almost demonic, dragon/chimera creature (under a roof). The roof, in this case, is the overhanging, medievel castle like t...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby  Charm Pendant
French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby  Charm Pendant

French Art Nouveau Griffon Chimera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold Art Nouveau charm pendant designed as a curled up griffon or chimera with a round cut ruby. The reverse is engraved with feathers and lines to fur...

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
French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace

French 20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chimera Pendant Chain Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

This fine antique necklace features a curb chain with a chimera pendant in amatized gold. The creature holds a rose-cut diamond in its mouth.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

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

Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures

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 a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century
Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century

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 supporting baskets of fruit.

Category

1760s French Louis XVI Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'
Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD'

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 with Traces of Stucco and Painting.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix
Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix

Large Bronze Vase sculpted with chimeras, dragons, birds of frey and phoenix

Located in Paris, FR

The whole is decorated with chimeras, dragons, birds of prey and phnixes amidst a stylized décor of clouds, rocks, trees and plants.

Category

1890s Japanese Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in the form of monstrous chimera.Thiebaud Frere
Self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in the form of monstrous chimera.Thiebaud Frere

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 in the form of a monstrous chimera!

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fine Pair of Candleholders With Two Arms and Chimeras with Wings
19th Century Fine Pair of Candleholders With Two Arms and Chimeras with Wings

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 wings poses on a balls. France, circa 1870.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Chimera

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Ring 18k Gold - Ruby Eyes & Diamond Mouth - Circa
Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Ring 18k Gold - Ruby Eyes & Diamond Mouth - Circa

Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Ring 18k Gold - Ruby Eyes & Diamond Mouth - Circa

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus

Handcrafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the ring features a masterfully sculpted gargoyle (or chimera) with vibrant ruby eyes and a sparkling diamond held in its jaws.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bronze Candelabra
Pair 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bronze Candelabra

Pair 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bronze Candelabra

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

Surmounted by stylized cranes, with five candle holders and tapering fluted column-form standards with Greek female caryatids, and tripod bases with chimera figures and legs with ani...

Category

19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century
Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

By Maison Giroux

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Elegant and highly decorative gilded bronze cup or drageoir on foot, attributed to Maison Giroux, featuring finely sculpted putti and chimera motifs. The delicately worked body is ad...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Warrior Trophies, 19th
Empire period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Warrior Trophies, 19th

Empire period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Warrior Trophies, 19th

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

The crest is surmounted by an elaborate composition of warrior attributes, including a richly decorated plumed helmet adorned with Pegasus, a chimera or dragon's head, and a classica...

Category

19th Century French Restauration Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Important 19th Century Renaissance-style Walnut Castle Sideboard
Important 19th Century Renaissance-style Walnut Castle Sideboard

Important 19th Century Renaissance-style Walnut Castle Sideboard

Located in Charmes, FR

Important molded and richly carved walnut sideboard with console-style upper supports formed by chimeras, a central faun motif. Five drawers. Beautiful ornamentation including grimac...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Italian Majolica Dragon Stand – Polychrome Glaze, Putto Portrait
19th Century, Italian Majolica Dragon Stand – Polychrome Glaze, Putto Portrait

19th Century, Italian Majolica Dragon Stand – Polychrome Glaze, Putto Portrait

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

An exceptional hand-modeled majolica stand in the form of a fantastical dragon or chimera, resting on a polychrome, leaf-decorated plinth.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Chimera

Materials

Ceramic

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Sculptural Centrepiece, France, Circa 1840
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Sculptural Centrepiece, France, Circa 1840

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Sculptural Centrepiece, France, Circa 1840

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Modelled with two nymphs holding aloft a shell and seated on a rockwork base flanked by shallow basins. Raised on dragon ‘chimera’ corner supports atop a waterfall and pierced shellw...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin
Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin

Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Stock Number: MK-442043141-24050822-PAR Antique Early Victorian Repousse Detailed Griffin Chimera Dragon Stick Pin

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century
Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century

Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Empire mahogany-veneered chest of drawers raised on an exceptionally crafted base supported by chimera figures with swan necks, finished in green and silver patina.

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble

19th-C. Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut 5-Piece Salon Suite, ca. 1870
19th-C. Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut 5-Piece Salon Suite, ca. 1870

19th-C. Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut 5-Piece Salon Suite, ca. 1870

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

The central backrests of the sofas are crowned with a magnificent hand-carved cartouche depicting a classical female masqueron flanked by winged mythical creatures (griffins/chimeras...

Category

1870s Italian Victorian Antique Chimera

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Elegant Set of Tiles with Mysterious Winged Creature Relief
Elegant Set of Tiles with Mysterious Winged Creature Relief

Elegant Set of Tiles with Mysterious Winged Creature Relief

Located in Leuven , BE

Made of earthenware, this set of tiles (5) depicts a beautiful but mysterious winged creature. Chimera, like and placed on a pedestal, this creature shows delicate features and has q...

Category

Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Chimera

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Pair of Antique 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Italian Majolica Table Lamp
Pair of Antique 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Italian Majolica Table Lamp

Pair of Antique 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Italian Majolica Table Lamp

Located in Lincoln, GB

Featuring a classic baluster silhouette, each lamp is intricately hand-painted with vivid Renaissance Revival grotesque motifs, including vibrant mythological chimeras, winged griffi...

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Chimera

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode
Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Monumental Italian Neo-Renaissance Carved Walnut Secretary Commode

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Above this scene, an intricate openwork pierced carving shows a classical urn overflowing with fruit, flanked by winged mythical chimeras. The piece is further elevated by classical ...

Category

1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Walnut

Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920
Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920

Auguste Leroy & Cie (1912-1935) and Baccarat Silver and Enamel Box circa 1920

By Auguste Leroy

Located in CA, CA

Auguste Leroy Paris & Cie (1912-1935) Art Deco Baccarat box, sterling silver with black enamel lid and jadeite Chinoiseries chimera shaped handle. Hallmarked

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Chimera

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Side table, console, pedestal - carved wood and marble - China - 19th
Side table, console, pedestal - carved wood and marble - China - 19th

Side table, console, pedestal - carved wood and marble - China - 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beuatiful low, circular, multi-lobed side table or pedestal table, made of exotic wood with openwork and carved foliage and a beaded border, resting on four arched legs with chi...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble

Antique French Faience Platter by La Manufacture de Madame Veuve Dumas, 19th C.
Antique French Faience Platter by La Manufacture de Madame Veuve Dumas, 19th C.

Antique French Faience Platter by La Manufacture de Madame Veuve Dumas, 19th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

The ring beyond the cartouche has a white ground adorned with repeating elements of urns laden with fruit, peacocks, flowering rinceaux vines, and winged chimera flanking a snake ari...

Category

19th Century French Antique Chimera

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Paint

Large Gilded Wood Mirror, Tuscany, Mid-19th Century
Large Gilded Wood Mirror, Tuscany, Mid-19th Century

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 (flowers, foliage, flower pots).

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

19th Napoleon III Salon Table Giltwood
19th Napoleon III Salon Table Giltwood

19th Napoleon III Salon Table Giltwood

Located in Berlin, DE

Figurine carving in the form of chimera and satyr masks. Probably from a South German castle.

Category

Mid-19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Gold Plate

Chimeric Cupboard Sideboard, Hand-Carved Walnut, Italy, 1880
Chimeric Cupboard Sideboard, Hand-Carved Walnut, Italy, 1880

Chimeric Cupboard Sideboard, Hand-Carved Walnut, Italy, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The lateral uprights are also decorated: target motifs, iron handles, chimeras, and female corner figures. This fantastical sideboard is topped with a frieze representing scenes from...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800
Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

By Claude Galle

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

High end production attributed to French bronze maker Claude Galle : finely chiseled Empire friezes, gilt finish, two subtly shaped handles held by chimera heads (half lion / half go...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.
Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.

Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible pair of planters in porcelain circa 1870 signed in the base H.B & Cie - Choisy le Roi representing "Chimeras winged"

Category

1870s French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Table in Ebonized Wood and Engraved Inlays 19th Century
Italian Table in Ebonized Wood and Engraved Inlays 19th Century

Italian Table in Ebonized Wood and Engraved Inlays 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian Table in Ebonized Wood and Engraved Inlays 19th Century Milan-Italy rectangular in shape, opening to a drawer, with arabesque decoration of stylized foliage, chimera and vase...

Category

19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Palace Trumeaux (h247cm), Early 19th Century
Pair Of Large Palace Trumeaux (h247cm), Early 19th Century

Pair Of Large Palace Trumeaux (h247cm), Early 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

The decoration on a painted canvas, in the neoclassical style, presents winged chimeras, plant arabesques and in the center an allegorical representation of two of the 4 elements, wa...

Category

Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

J. Vieillard & Cie and A. de Caranza, Presentation Bowl, France, circa 1880
J. Vieillard & Cie and A. de Caranza, Presentation Bowl, France, circa 1880

J. Vieillard & Cie and A. de Caranza, Presentation Bowl, France, circa 1880

By Amedee de Caranza

Located in PARIS, FR

The latter feature stylized zoomorphic figures (confronted lions and chimeras), rendered in black on a white ground encircled in turquoise blue, evoking a heraldic and Neo-Renaissanc...

Category

1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Red-Figure Black-Ground Vases, 1810-1850, Italy, Terracotta, Grand Tour
Pair of Red-Figure Black-Ground Vases, 1810-1850, Italy, Terracotta, Grand Tour

Pair of Red-Figure Black-Ground Vases, 1810-1850, Italy, Terracotta, Grand Tour

Located in Epfach, DE

The second vase presents the legendary hero Bellerophon in a dramatic encounter with the Chimera. Mounted on the winged horse Pegasus, Bellerophon takes aim with his javelin at the m...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Chimera

Materials

Terracotta

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

And p. 28, pl. 14, illustrating a similar type of skeleton clock by Deschamps of circa 1825, likewise with a surmounting lunar dial, a nine rod compensated pendulum and serpents wind...

Category

1790s French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900
Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900

Antique Lusterweibchen of a Patrician Lady, Germany 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

There are also well-known mystical creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and hybrid creatures) and popular lustermaennchen.

Category

Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900
Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900

Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

There are also well-known mystical creatures (dragons, chimeras, animal and hybrid creatures) and popular lustermaennchen.

Category

Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Chimera

Materials

Iron

Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880
Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880

Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The open arms with padded armrests and chimera headed terminals. Raised on a scrolled feet with rocaille and acanthus carved serpentine seat rail.

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Chimera

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century

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, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Contact us before ordering to confirm product a...

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

1930s Italian Signed Richard Ginori Hand-Painted Cachepot
1930s Italian Signed Richard Ginori Hand-Painted Cachepot

1930s Italian Signed Richard Ginori Hand-Painted Cachepot

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

Alessandro Biancalana, “Chicchere e tazze della manifattura Ginori” (Cups and mugs from the Ginori factory), Chimera, 2021.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chimera

Materials

Porcelain

French Wood Lamp Four Gothic Gargouille Art Nouveau Style Pendant Lustre c. 1920
French Wood Lamp Four Gothic Gargouille Art Nouveau Style Pendant Lustre c. 1920

French Wood Lamp Four Gothic Gargouille Art Nouveau Style Pendant Lustre c. 1920

Located in Labrit, Landes

Ceiling pendant light, France, circa 1920 Lustre made in oak representing four winged dragons or chimeras, in the Art Nouveau style the lampshades are not included.

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Chestnut

WINGED HORSE PEGASUS Genuine Greek Coin 1st Cent. BC Silver Pendant
WINGED HORSE PEGASUS Genuine Greek Coin 1st Cent. BC Silver Pendant

WINGED HORSE PEGASUS Genuine Greek Coin 1st Cent. BC Silver Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

Bellerophon rode Pegasus to defeat the monstrous Chimera, leading to various other heroic exploits.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Chimera

Materials

Silver

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Sculpted 16th Century Chimera
Sculpted 16th Century Chimera

Sculpted 16th Century Chimera

Unavailable

H 30.7 in W 9.1 in D 10.2 in

Sculpted 16th Century Chimera

Located in Sagaponack, NY

16th century granite sculpted Lamb "chimera" from Auvergne, France, on a black pedestal.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chimera

Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch
Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch

Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.25 in L 0.88 in

Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch

Located in Lombard, IL

Excellent turn of the century Chimera brooch. Handsome winged dragon handcrafted in 10kt yellow gold set with one silky pearl in his mouth.

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Chimera

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Hand Carved Winged Chimera Sconces
Pair of Hand Carved Winged Chimera Sconces

Pair of Hand Carved Winged Chimera Sconces

Unavailable

H 22 in W 10 in D 16 in

Pair of Hand Carved Winged Chimera Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Italian, Neoclassical, hand carved, gilt and polychrome, wooden, winged chimera sconces with one light.

Category

19th Century Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin
NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin

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 (750°/°°) depicting a chimera.

Category

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Chimera

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Located in Versailles, FR

At the heart of this exquisite creation are two chimeras, mythical creatures derived from ancient Greek legends, symbolizing strength, vitality, and the harmonious coexistence of div...

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890
Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890

Antique Chandelier with Dragons / Chimeras, in Bronze and Brass, circa 1890

Located in L'Etang, FR

Large chandelier in bronze and brass. Three winged chimeras or dragons support the opaline lamp, late 19th century, was formerly used for candles and an oil lamp.

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chimera

Materials

Brass, Bronze

H.B & Cie, Choisy le Roi, France, Intense Green, Empire, Porcelain, Chimeras
H.B & Cie, Choisy le Roi, France, Intense Green, Empire, Porcelain, Chimeras

H.B & Cie, Choisy le Roi, France, Intense Green, Empire, Porcelain, Chimeras

By H.B & Cie

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Pair of Empire Chimeras H.B & cie, Choisy le Roi, France, intense green, porcelain vases.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Faience

Chinese Porcelain Vase, China Tongzhi Period
Chinese Porcelain Vase, China Tongzhi Period

Chinese Porcelain Vase, China Tongzhi Period

Unavailable

H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in

Chinese Porcelain Vase, China Tongzhi Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Rare porcelain vase with polychrome decoration of chimeras standing on a rock above the waves. Four-character mark under the base : "made by Wang Bingrong".

Category

1860s Chinese Qing Antique Chimera

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Napoléon III Ormolu Chenets or Andirons with Fender, circa 1870
Pair of Napoléon III Ormolu Chenets or Andirons with Fender, circa 1870

Pair of Napoléon III Ormolu Chenets or Andirons with Fender, circa 1870

Located in Bern, CH

High: 33.0 cm Length: 25.8 cm for one Chimera. Can be extended to maximum 1.15 cm (both Chimeras together with the fender) Depth: 10.5 cm.   

Category

1870s Antique Chimera

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Bronze Fireplace Front
Bronze Fireplace Front

Bronze Fireplace Front

Unavailable

H 20.7 in W 40.16 in D 4.72 in

Bronze Fireplace Front

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Richly decorated with vases, foliage, scrolls, chimeras with black patina, acanthus leaves. Adjustable dimensions: maximum width: 130 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Hand-Carved Teak Wood Doors
19th Century Hand-Carved Teak Wood Doors

19th Century Hand-Carved Teak Wood Doors

Unavailable

H 102 in W 62 in D 14 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Teak Wood Doors

Located in Hudson, NY

Gorgeous Rajasthan, India doors, with hand-carved chrysanthemums and chimeras on the lintel. Door opening: 39 inches width x 78 inches height.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Chimera

Materials

Teak

French 19th Century Napoleon III Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp Torchère, "Sirens"
French 19th Century Napoleon III Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp Torchère, "Sirens"

French 19th Century Napoleon III Verdigris Bronze Floor Lamp Torchère, "Sirens"

Located in L'Etang, FR

Floor lamp / torchère. With 3 sirens / chimeras / harpies. In bronze with antique verdigris patina. 11 lights.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

Perfume Burner in the Neoclassical Style
Perfume Burner in the Neoclassical Style

Perfume Burner in the Neoclassical Style

Unavailable

H 35.44 in Dm 27.56 in

Perfume Burner in the Neoclassical Style

Located in Paris, FR

Perfume burner shaped Athenian decorated with masks, snakes, and muzzles of chimeras based on three claw feet.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze

French Regency Carved Giltwood Mirror
French Regency Carved Giltwood Mirror

French Regency Carved Giltwood Mirror

Unavailable

H 70.08 in W 44.49 in D 1.97 in

French Regency Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Paris, FR

Mirror adorned with chimeras, floral, foliate patterns and pomegranate.

Category

Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Chimera

French Regency Commode
French Regency Commode

French Regency Commode

Unavailable

H 33.67 in W 51.58 in D 25.4 in

French Regency Commode

By François Mondon

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional carved gilded bronze representing faun heads, lions-men and chimera. Marble top Brèche d'Alep. Parisian work attributed to François Mondon (1694-1770).

Category

Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Chimera

Wardrobe in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period  Napoléon III Period
Wardrobe in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period  Napoléon III Period

Wardrobe in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period Napoléon III Period

Located in Manduel, FR

marquetry foliage, allegorical scenes, chimeras in nets frames. evidence of a good quality.

Category

1850s French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Brass

French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 54.5 in D 29 in

French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk

By Antoine Krieger

Located in Naples, FL

KRIEGER AMEBLEMENT-PARIS"; the Greek-key pattern, gold tooled black leather inset rectangular above a deep paneled frieze applied at the ends with lozenge shaped reticulated gilt-bro...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Chimera

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Gabriel Viardot
19th Century Gabriel Viardot

19th Century Gabriel Viardot

Unavailable

H 56.7 in W 12.6 in D 22.05 in

19th Century Gabriel Viardot

Located in Paris, Sanit - Ouen

Summed up with a bronze chimera. Stamped G. Viardot on the left side.  

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Chimera

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Lustre Drop Candelabra
Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Lustre Drop Candelabra

Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Lustre Drop Candelabra

Unavailable

H 11.62 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Lustre Drop Candelabra

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A very fine pair of twin branch Regency lustre-drop candelabra on concave sided ormolu platform bases with winged bronze paw feet, supporting three bronze eagle-headed chimera, below...

Category

18th Century French Regency Antique Chimera

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large antique Neo-Renaissance style carved walnut fireplace with Satyrs, 19th c.
Large antique Neo-Renaissance style carved walnut fireplace with Satyrs, 19th c.

Large antique Neo-Renaissance style carved walnut fireplace with Satyrs, 19th c.

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The frieze is ornated in its center with a marble cabochon framed by two chimeras.

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Chimera

Materials

Marble

Very Large 19th Century Polychrome Famille Rose Vase Converted to a Lamp
Very Large 19th Century Polychrome Famille Rose Vase Converted to a Lamp

Very Large 19th Century Polychrome Famille Rose Vase Converted to a Lamp

Located in London, GB

Decorated with dragons, lions, goats, chimera, butterflies and flowers. The neck of the vase decorated with pheonix's and salamanders in relief.

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chimera

Materials

Giltwood, Porcelain

Antique Ceramic Fireplace with Blue Decor on a White Background, 19th Century
Antique Ceramic Fireplace with Blue Decor on a White Background, 19th Century

Antique Ceramic Fireplace with Blue Decor on a White Background, 19th Century

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

The decor is composed with landscapes, chimeras and grotesques. The fireplace is signed by the painter "A Jean.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimera

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue & White Covered Oviform Jar
Chinese Blue & White Covered Oviform Jar

Chinese Blue & White Covered Oviform Jar

Located in Wilton, CT

They Appear Related to the Popular Chinese Chimera-Like Beast; the Qilin. All Three Display a Lion's Tail and Paws, but with Different Heads.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chimera

Lacloche Art Deco Pate-de-Verre Enamel Coral Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

Lacloche Art Deco Pate-de-Verre Enamel Coral Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet

By LaCloche

Located in New York, NY

Lacloche: An Art Deco Pate-de-Verre, Diamond, Enamel and Coral Bangle Bracelet, designed as opposing chimeras composed of carved pate-de-verre segments, accented by round, rose and s...

Category

1920s French Antique Chimera

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, "Chimere" Brooch, E.Froment-Meurice, Paris 1900
18 Karat Yellow Gold, "Chimere" Brooch, E.Froment-Meurice, Paris 1900

18 Karat Yellow Gold, "Chimere" Brooch, E.Froment-Meurice, Paris 1900

By Émile Froment-Meurice

Located in Heerlen, NL

- One (1) 18K. gold Chimera Brooch - Paris ca 1890 - 1900 - Signed: E.

Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Chimera

Materials

18k Gold

Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Pendulum Clock, 19th Century
Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Pendulum Clock, 19th Century

Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Pendulum Clock, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 23.82 in W 16.54 in D 5.12 in

Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Pendulum Clock, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Surmounted by gilt eagles and flanked by two chimera resting on columns ornated with Egyptians and friezes.

Category

19th Century Antique Chimera

18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Venetian Polychrome Two-Door Credenza
18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Venetian Polychrome Two-Door Credenza

18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Venetian Polychrome Two-Door Credenza

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive yet understated 18th century neoclassical louis XVI Venetian polychrome two-door credenza, with a denticulated frieze above two doors (opening to two shelves), each doo...

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Chimera

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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.

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