Antique Grotesque

Unusual Martin Brothers Vase decorated with Four Grotesque Fantastic creatures amongst flowers and foliage housing Two Owls and Six perched birds.

Unusual Martin Brothers Gourd Vase decorated in relief with Grotesque Fish and Eel

A pair of French bronze grotesque figural wall brackets. One is smiling and holding a musical instrument - the other showing a grimacing face.

A large lobed Roman bowl with grotesque designs based on those of the frescos of Ancona and Pesaro, which inspired the many ceramicists of Rome.

Grotesque nude statuette, wearing only a bonnet and a necklace.

Turned on the lathe and carved, this nutcracker is carved as a grotesque figure of a man s head with merry face on one side and a gasp with a screw on the other side to crack the wal...

Mid-15th century pair of medieval, Gothic limestone beaked grotesques, English, circa 1450. The pair of limestone grotesques with gaping, toothed heads, large protruding beaks and...

Earthenware plate decorated in shades of green of grotesque fantasy animals on four terraces surrounded by flowers and foliage Marked: "L". for a painter.

A Striking Vertical Plaster Cast of An Italian Renaissance Grotesque Depicting A Panoply of Arms and Satyrs on a Chariot.

Victorian period hand-painted ceramic pedestals in grotesque style with horned satyr heads at the base, made by Alba China.

Faenza vase (Fratelli Minardi Ceramiche Faentine) oval flattened, double handle with winged figure, polychrome decoration with grotesques. On the front, the decoration is enriched b...

The table top is adorned with a beautiful composition in the grotesque style. The tablet slides sideways to access the inside drawer and it unfolds to reveal a green felt.

This fantastic chimera grotesque features a majestically-winged mountain lion (also known as a cougar, panther, or puma depending upon region) surveying its domain.

A fine and unusual Roman Baroque carved and giltwood mirror, with decor of acanthus leaves and a grotesque head, circa 1700-1720.  

5095 Martin Brothers vase decorated with grotesque and comical fish, crabs, eel and squid.

Martin Brothers Miniature Jug decorated with Grotesque Fish Undated but Circa 1900 Provenance; Harriman Judd collection Sotheby's, New York 2001

Standing on two twisted front legs and two weave-pattern rear legs, the chair’s striking design is further enhanced by carved grotesque figures, a signature of Gothic craftsmanship.

This alabaster pendant or ceiling lamp is attached to the ceiling by 3 bronze pieces, shaped like grotesque heads These lamps or pendant were hung to enhance and beautify the bulb, ...

5287 Substantial Martin Brothers Vase decorated with a swamp river scape with grotesque fish. The glaze has numerous glaze pops that resemble the fish’s bubbles.

This remarkable piece features a central grotesque figure and rests on intricately carved clawed feet.

Indeed, this desk rests on eight legs sculpted with rosettes and decorated with grotesque faces at the top. On each side, the four legs have animated spacers supporting an openwork f...

Antique French cast iron garden fountain pump with grotesque mascarons, circa 1810.  

The triple panelled lid with broad and flat run-moulded rails, the front with three panels, each with stained-black foliage issuing from baluster shaped vases, enclosed within a fine...

A 1920s Steuben green "Grotesque" glass vase/bowl with flared lip.

Important and very rare Genuese carved and gilded chandelier with grotesque masks and fine crystal decoration. Italy.

The cabinet of rectangular form with a break front palisander body enlivened with re tortoiseshell and separated into three sections, the central section with the double pilasters ea...

The rectangular marble top with central Spanish Brocatelle within a border of black above a moulded Sienna frieze, with a pierced scrolling foliate apron centred by a female mask, on...

Martin Brothers Miniature Vase decorated with Grotesque Fish

Pedestal is cast with four detailed grotesques. Both the top and pedestal are made from painted white cast iron.

Unusual Medieval Grotesque inspired andirons with finely chased fantastical masks around the cups.

Martin Brothers Miniature Jug decorated with Grotesque Fish.

Martin Brothers Square section Vase decorated in relief with Grotesque Fish

With blue corona, overall decorated with gilt bronze swans necks, palmettes and grotesque masks.

A magnificent bronze urn and lid with scroll handle and spout supported by "grotesque" and stylized masks, on a 'socle' base.

Most of the sculptures had a grotesque touch, lips, eyes, fingers showed an almost childish joy about details.

Martin Brothers "Tobacco Jar" Modelled as a Grotesque Triple Bird Group MARTIN BROTHERS (1873-1914)

5129 Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers. A Grotesque Bird with a “Knowing” expression and winking eye in a high gloss glaze.

Early 18th century pair of polychrome and carved wood representing grotesque attendants of the Sacred Passion, Naples.

18th century walnut architectural element, scrolling scale carved volute with applied grotesque mask issuing a pendant resting on a stepped platform base.

Tobacco jar with detachable heads modelled as two Grotesque Birds in an Embrace. Glaze pops. Undated

Extremely detailed carving of Poseidon surrounded by two Dauphins grotesques. Formerly used as water feature.

Depicting foliage and grotesques, the top centered by a Rococo cartouche engraved with coat of arms and flanked by putti.

Pair of excellent French bronze sconce with grotesque characters and dolphin. The pair have been converted to US standard electric, and have four tears of crystal pendants.

Dated 1894 Compressed baluster, finely painted with wild flowers,moulded acanthus and floral decorated neck, flanked by mask and grotesque scroll handles, conforming cover, raised o...

Woven in wools and silks, depicting a woodland scene with a bird perching in a tree, in a border with grotesques.

His characterizations of overemphasized grotesque figures inspired the Expressionist painters.

A pair of two beautiful French openworked brass candlesticks with grotesque heads all around, the are made in the 19th century.

This extraordinary casket with its complex series of grotesque sea creatures, shells and star motifs echoes nautical mythology and the growing fashion for grottos.

That on the right side recalls the small grotesque bronze busts that the great sculptor Bernini made on the roof of his own carriage.

The upper section with cavetto moulded cornice and frieze carved with fruit and flowers above a pair of glazed cupboard doors - enclosed adjustable shelving - flanked by carved fruit...

Very elaborate Italian wall fountain with a central Dauphin grotesque, shell basin sitting on a base with three separately carved scrolls.

The glasses are decorated with grotesques, medallions with zodiac signs and names of the twelve months of the year.

The shaped frame adorned with acanthus C and S swags, the top crowned with a female head of a goddess, possibly Diana, the bottom surmounted with a carved giltwood Grotesque mask head

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

A beautiful and substantial Nautical, cast metal, antique doorstop with original patina finish. Depicting a mythological grotto dolphin style sea serpent coiled around Poseidon's tri...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Large, wooden apothecary with ample storage. This piece features solid oak construction on which a rich brown stain has been applied, accentuating the oak's gorgeous woodgrain. Wit...

c. 1920s; Grand Rapids Store Equipment Co. - Grand Rapids, MI Antique wooden display counter with large viewing windows. This display counter features shelved, front-facing storage...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

LARGE BEAUTIFUL TERRACOTTA GRIFFINS 20th century Copy of ancient Renaissance griffins. Impruneta terracotta. Made in Tuscany HEIGHT 73 cm WIDTH 30 cm DEPTH 64 cm WEIGHT 25 kg MANUF...

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon , Rare Nouveau Gold Outer tube.Clock appears to be totally original, Looks green on green when lit. Classic crescent sweeping second...

Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted ...

Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail...