Antique Griffin

Six exceptional antique Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt dining chairs - bench made hand carved quality beechwood frames with hand woven caned seats and backs - featuring hand ...

The supports are formed as twisted cord uprights terminating in finely cast griffin heads, with aquiline feet , elegant, symbolic detailing seen in elite decorative arts.

Horseshoe Shaped Back Empire Style Armchair Early C20th Upholstered seat in Antique Brown Leather Above Cabriole Legs Headed Wing Griffins

Lovely decorative trumeau mirror with applied carved accents including pair of griffins, decorative garland, floral medallions and more.

Each urn has a spectacular pair of scrolling griffin handles, miraculously still in tact after all these years.

That's a step up in complexity from a generic mask-and-scroll leg, and it's a detail that shows up specifically in higher-end Italian Renaissance Revival production, often described ...

The upper plateau of the cover is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a griffin's head between two wings displayed. The Georgian sterling silver caddy with ...

Marble tops were popular, as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." 

Particularly striking are the winged griffin supports beneath the central body, adding a dramatic sculptural quality associated with Victorian and Second Empire decorative arts.

Italian craftsmen and workshops, in particular, produced highly decorative furniture inspired by Renaissance palazzi—often incorporating: Mythological creatures (dragons, griffi...

Giltwood mirror's design incorporates numerous classical elements, including a central urn or vase finial flanked by winged sphinx or griffin figures at the top cresting. The main mi...

Flanking the central mount and all up the facing sides of the head and foot boards are various mounts with griffins, scrolls, rosettes laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves and other neo...

A rare finely cast Grand Tour patinated bronze statue of the Roman God Mercury ( Hermes in Greek Mythology) dressed in flowing classical robes standing with his right foot raised ...

Antique (19th century) tripod patinated bronze plant stand or side table in the Gothic Revival style with circular top depicting an Austrian double-headed eagle in shield in center, ...

The form draws from classical and mythological ornament, with bold paw feet, winged griffin-style supports, and deeply sculpted acanthus decoration creating a dramatic architectural ...

Horner from circa 1900 offers cherry construction with stick and ball elements, Also featured are carved griffins, a divided mirror as well as coin spot mirror highlights.

The present pair showcases the combination of flame, birds, ram heads, foliate shafts, griffin supports and architectural bases in a way that perfectly reflects the essence of the Pi...

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet The long rectangular top adorned with bronze mounts of flying griffins, above three large glass doors which...

The reticulated frame depicts fantasy griffins, and decorative foliate trim. Attributed to Oscar Bach, numbered on verso, as shown.

Surrounding the disk is an elegant gilt brass border while below is a pair of wonderfully cast griffin supports. A very unusual and desirable addition is the ornate candlestick posit...

The chairs feature open back splats featuring curved gilded griffin crests with scrolled arm supports ending in gilt carved griffin heads.

2 Italian Renaissance style objet d'art ostrich eggs mounted on bronze triple griffin bases (19/20th Cent) (PRICED EACH)

The central Ormolu plaque showcases a handsome mythological Griffin. The Griffin is shown in a seated pose with one paw raised while looking towards the right.

The overall design incorporates Renaissance Revival elements, such as the detailed foliate borders and griffins or swans framing the central figure. The base also incorporates detai...

Despite wear, the Gorgon's head retains a strong sculptural presence, while the griffins are arranged in strict symmetry, conveying a sense of order and control.

The table features a marble top rested on mirror-backed base with two carved griffins.

Each piece is engraved with the crest of a griffin, and the set is presented in the original wooden box.

At the crest rail, a hand-painted gilt composition unfolds: paired griffins flank a classical urn, a signature Regency motif rendered with restraint rather than excess, signaling bot...

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...

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

The key escutcheons to each door are shield-shaped in bronze, engraved with a pair of opposing griffins. Completing the suite is the Klismos-inspired desk chair, its elegant curved ...

The first urn is a krater type supported by a Griffin pedestal. The other urn is a bell form decorated with Grecian figures.

A truly magnificent fabulously carved antique walnut bookcase in the renaissance revival style Profusely carved with male figures, putti, griffins, masks, foliage and deep cut mould...

Each sconce features a dramatic eagle or griffin head motif, a hallmark of Empire symbolism representing strength, authority, and classical grandeur.

Each piece is lavishly decorated with intricate Renaissance Revival motifs including winged cherubs, griffins, classical portrait medallions, scrolling foliage, and ornamental trophi...

The plinths are decorated with winged griffins. The lamps are raised on paw feet. The lamps retain their original finials which depict a Roman gentleman with draped clothing.

Notably here, a pair of opposing griffins or winged sphinxes flanking a central foliage or urn motif.

Mirror - walnut veneer, ebonized profile strip at the top, in the medallion relief: Cupid on a chariot, pulled by griffins with gilded wings and attributes, lower end with applied eb...

The cover is surmounted with an exceptional cast and applied finial, modelled in the form of a griffin rampant. The vessel is supported by a plain waisted pedestal and square base, ...

In addition to the classic lion, ram, and ibex heads, the gazelle, lynx, and lion-griffin were also popular. This type of bracelet became one of the most popular orientalizing orname...

Front  legs with carved griffins, scrolls and a further mythical head.  Standing on scrolled feet.

The frieze with Female Cameo to centre with opposing Griffins. All beneath a large break front mantle. The drawing of this piece capturing Egyptian architecture and design so well.

19th century gilt bronze chandelier in the French Empire style with circular form with reticulated designs of rose flowers surmounted with neoclassical torches, and four electrified ...

Each plate showcases a decorative outer border of foliate scrolls and fruits amidst griffins and Rinceau scrolls. One plate displays two birds perched on brown patinated branches wit...

The bowl is elegantly mounted on a deep red Griotte marble base, adorned with finely detailed gilt bronze mounts showcasing griffin motifs.

Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) carved giltwood wall mirror with black and gold decorated reverse glass panels with urns, griffins, and lyre designs. One glass panel is crac...

19th Century French Neoclassical style mirror with a giltwood frame featuring two griffins flanking a coat of arms.

The patina is an art all into its own. Symbols of Griffin drinking from glasses have been used as a design element for thousands of years.

The escutcheon plates of gilt brass and below them are shields engraved with a demi-griffin segreant crest holding an axe. This crest is associated with the Wills family and it is li...

Flanking the panel are architectural uprights with Gothic influences and carved fruit clusters, while the arms are supported by finely carved winged mythical creatures resembling sph...

Two primary scenes dominate the well of the dish: one depicts a dramatic encounter with winged griffins attacking a woman in a chariot, while the other shows an exceptionally rare re...

Figural carved Italian Renaissance Revival end table with four winged female griffins and black marble top. Circa. 1930's. Excellent original vintage condition and original finish. ...

This set features daffodils, plumes, and mythological griffins on a textured background around an open central cartouche.

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...

The posterior surface of each antique silver fork handle terminal incorporates the bright cut engraved crest of out of a coronet a griffin's head, all above the monogram initial 'W'.

Pesaro” with stylized griffin, in manganese consisting of a teapot, four teacups and saucers, a milk jug and a lidded sugar bowl.

The library in Old Lyme, Connecticut, is named for her maternal grandmother, Phoebe Griffin Noyes. Ludington was educated at Miss Porter's School, and studied painting with portrait...

An exceptional and rare Milanese late 19 Century Renaissance Revival ebony framed bed profusely inlaid and encrusted with scrolling arabesques of entwined scrolled foliage, honeysuck...

The upper back is decorated with a carved central accent panel featuring two griffins. Additional carving appears along the skirt with floral medallions.

To the right, a tripod table stands on three supports formed as winged griffins with lion heads and clawed feet. The table surface holds a writing box with an open lid, a quill, and ...