Antique Griffin

Beneath them, winged mythological beasts—reminiscent of griffins—emerge amid dense acanthus scrollwork, lending movement and sculptural vitality.

Each clawed foot of the griffin terminates into the shoulder of the vase where it merges into the garland.

At the heart of the design is a highly structured repeating lattice of diamond motifs, interspersed with stylized vegetal flourishes and guarded by mythical heraldic beasts—dragons o...

Antique English dark patinated metal urn-form samovar for tea or coffee in the neoclassical taste featuring a classic urn form body with a sphinx knop lid, griffin headed and ringed ...

Antique French Paris porcelain cabinet cup and saucer with figural griffin handle The cup is divided in three section by two rows of embossed pearls.

An elegant antique Regency style cast iron fire grate decorated with griffin heads and feet, dating from the late 19th century.

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." 

Item features a heavy cast iron frame, bird and griffin design to sides, removable cast iron shell form drip pan, ornate leaf and vine scroll work, paw feet, very nice antique item, ...

Each featured grasping a shield with painted griffin motifs, and meticulously detailed with flowing floral and gilt accents.

Item features an oval beveled glass mirror backsplash shelf, carved winged griffin feet, brass hardware, 3 dovetailed drawers, 2 swing doors, very nice antique item.

The griffins support a refined brass bar, which terminates in pinecone finials.

These benches have highly ornamental floral backs, griffin arms and fretwork seats that would complement any garden.

Artwork by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Tazza Dish The enamel work has an Oriental decorative style with ottoman/ middle estern motifs The tazza / dish is supported by a nicel...

The crest is made up of opposing scrolls, with animal motifs throughout including stags, greyhounds and griffins. Two knights helmets face inwards in the centre over stars and a sash...

Decorated and sculptured with lions and griffin in typical faience colors. On the lid is a naked lady.

Item features raised panel religious carving to center, relief carved soldier head, griffin faces and leafy scrollwork, twisted iron bars, very nice antique item.

The base is designed as a tripod and is supported by three reclining griffins. This three-piece furniture item (top, leg, and base) is fully dismantlable, which simplifies transport ...

The detailed and interconnected designs include figures of humans and animals, insects, griffins, sphinxes... and fiddle-playing monkeys! All three doors open to reveal a rich dark w...

The lamps are raised on three griffin caryatids accented by scrolling foliate designs which surround a berried foliate reserve.

The apron is lavishly adorned with high-relief floral rosettes and a central heraldic shield, flanked by dramatic winged griffins or dragons holding rings in their mouths.

The circular spreading foot is encircled with an applied border to the rim and ornamented with the contemporary engraved crest of griffin's head erased and collared by a coronet.

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

Set includes (6) ornate serving pieces with females, griffins, cherubs, and hoof feet (unmarked as to maker) and (1) Rogers Bros Serving Tray.

More floral patterns weave into pairs of griffins facing inwards to blank shields. The whole piece is centred with an expertly carved lion's head.

Surrounding the field, a wide border stands out with stylized griffin figures, abstract rosettes, and decorative elements.

Six exceptional patinated Bronze griffins surround the Bronze body, while flanked by turned finials, and supporting the mottled and foliate decorated candle cups.

Below, the central cage is supported by finely modeled griffin heads, their classical form lending strength, mythological symbolism, and sculptural sophistication to the structure.

French Victorian bronze dore 3 light billiard fixture with winged griffins and 3 stained glass shades. 10\" lampshade diameter

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." 

• Central Motifs: The primary scenes include: o A Grand Chariot: Three female figures riding a chariot drawn by five powerful horses, representing a classical procession or mythol...

Walnut frame with a tapestry manufactures about 1870 in France, carved with acanthus leaves and palmettes and painted with gold, the armrests supported by gilt griffins partialy pai...

The anterior surface of each spoon terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi griffin holding a dagger. The reverse of these silver spoons are p...

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." 

A stunning tall and elegant garden table of heavy wrought and cast-iron construction, with decorative Griffin details and set upon a trio of bun feet, the removable original marble t...

The deeply molded octagonal frame features six exquisitely carved cherub heads arranged around the recessed mirror plate, interspersed with expressive high-relief corner sculptures d...

The Tea Caddy of slight oval serpentine shape with pillar corners beautifully decorated with engraved floral garlands to the central body with an Griffin family crest, banded ribbon ...

Shade topped with filigree band and mythological Griffin cap. Colors of green, blue and reds with cabochon jeweled around the center.

Supported by a pedestal adorned with two elegantly detailed, golden griffins, the table exudes opulence and artistry. The contrast between the dark marble and the rich gold enhances ...

The outer circumference of the dished surface is further ornamented with impressive griffin and urn decoration, in addition to two vacant leaf bordered circular cartouches.

A decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic painted "à La Grecque" or Greek key motif and mythical griffin on top drawer, raised on tapered feet. Restored, late...

The two primary scenes depict dramatic mythological subjects: one showing winged griffins attacking a figure in a chariot, and the other portraying three women drawn in a chariot by ...

A heavy French greco tazza with griffins and paw feet. Attributed to artist Ferdinand Levillain.

Rich bronze ornamentation, with winged figures (Victoire or Niké) symbolizing glory and triumph, busts of women, garlands and plant motifs and stylized griffins, emblematic of the Em...

A very fine and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted rouge royal marble fireplace A thick and heavy marble frieze with two gilt bronze plaques with griffins and scrollin...

A drawer on the front, with a knob adorned with a medallion encircled by two griffins, holds writing accessories. French Empire period, circa 1810.

A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...

He worked for Sir John Griffin Griffin at Audley End, Essex from 1765 where his fellow cabinet-makers John Gordon and Richard Taitt were also later employed.

This impressive Victorian cup is fitted with an exceptional pair of cast sterling silver scrolling handles, ornamented to the upper portion with a griffin design, with the displayed ...

The seat is distinguished by an intricate, embossed design of a fantastic winged beast, possibly a griffin, surrounded by elaborate Art Nouveau and Art Deco motifs.

A 19th century French Gien faience decorative charger or shallow bowl, hand-painted in red, orange, yellow, blue, and green on white ground with Renaissance style imagery with a cent...

Beautifully hand sculpted carvings throughout the bench. Claw feet, griffin arm rests, intricate back panels, all with gorgeous flaming grain running through.

Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) walnut and lemonwood single drawer rectangular centre table with ornate inlaid patterns along the borders and legs with a mythological Griffin moti...

At the center of each is a bold wrought iron handle, one rendered in a stylized architectural form with acorn finials, the other in the shape of a fantastical beast, possibly a griff...

French Sevres style urn vase in classic Empire shape with strong Neoclassical influence features prominent sphinx or griffin twin handles that frame the urn surfaces.

C 1860-1880 Painted leg formed as griffins. Made in decorative style and high quality.

 
 * Identifying Marks:
While this specific plate lacks a clear maker's mark in the image, other pieces from the same collection have been known to bear the distinct "Puce Griffin" m...

Like his teacher, Anshutz rejected what he saw as falseness and idealization in art. Randall Griffin in his book on Anshutz writes: “According to [Eakins and Anshutz], honesty and tr...

The bottle form vase is centered by a decorative border with whimsical griffins around a fountain and scrolling foliage. Provenance: From the Rubin Collection.

In the center is the support of the griffin, a tripartite volute element completed by a front element.

Magnificent pair of 19th Century bronze and copper wall sconces with a griffin or gargoyle holding a 5 light candelabra.