Antique Grotesque

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

This gothic style architectural segment of a building facade located ion Harlem, NYC, was carved 1924-1926 by William Bradley & Son Cut Stone Contractors. In 2020, each limestone scu...

The stylish, silvered bronze chains in the form of leafs and the silvered bronze suspension points in the form of grotesque mask sculptures with a crown of feathers are the perfect f...

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Six Light “Grotesque” Chandelier A unique Gothic Style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different “Grotesque” f...

16th–17th Century Renaissance Grotesques – Lavish Ornament Panel from L'Ornement Polychrome, Plate LXXII This striking chromolithograph is Plate LXXII from the monumental decorative...

The upper structure is defined by elegantly curved arms terminating in tight scrolls, centered by stylized winged grotesque elements that merge foliate and abstracted zoomorphic form...

A somewhat rare and unusual arts and crafts terracotta lidded box in a beautiful matte “Grueby” like green glaze featuring gnomes, grotesques and ghouls supporting the box. Made by ...

The upper section is carved in the form of a male face with caricatured, grotesque features, featuring a wide-open mouth that serves as the crushing chamber for the nut.

17th Century Ceiling Ornament – Baroque Interior Panel with Grotesques, Plate LXXX This elegant chromolithograph, Plate LXXX from the acclaimed L'Ornement Polychrome series, depicts...

18th Century French Ceiling Design – Neoclassical Fresco and Grotesques, Plate XC This elegant chromolithograph, Plate XC from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, features a refined example of...

"Japanese Netsuke – Grotesque Mask, Edo To Early Meiji Period (circa 1820–1880)" A finely carved and expressive wooden mask-style netsuke, depicting a grotesque theatrical or folklor...

The top is fitted with a circular copper cover centered by an expressive repoussé bearded mask, modeled with arched brows, heavy-lidded eyes, a pronounced nose, curled moustache, and...

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We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds.

Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this classic, garden, lidded finial, which is flanked by two grotesque portrait cartouches.  

Grotesque Profile of Man with High Hat is an engraving on ivory-colored paper realized by Charles Amand Durand (1831-1905) after an etching by Rembrandt.

Two masterpieces by the Master of the Fertility of the Egg, nearly impossible to find in homogeneous pairs on the private market, both in terms of style and dimensions. They represen...

17th century, pair of ink drawings on paper with studies for grotesques, friezes and helmets. Painter of central Italy of the 17th century, signed with monogram “A.M.”.

The body of the vase is adorned with relief “grotesque” decorations—a style that originated in the Renaissance—in this case, imaginative, stylized plant and marine motifs.

Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying Minerva with shield and spear inside a medaillon, flanked by grotesque rinceau ornament. Great condition, can be used in a real gas ...

Dragons, griffins, and hybrid grotesques were used as symbols of guardianship, power, and exotic antiquity, and they appear frequently in carved furniture supports, brackets, and lam...

This tea pot can be displayed on shelving, on a console or pedestal, or with other antique figural or grotesque items.

Rather than following the refined classical iconography of Hermaphroditus, the carving belongs more convincingly to the vernacular tradition of grotesque and symbolic figures incorpo...

Punch is shown with his unmistakable hooked nose, prominent chin and rounded belly, dressed in a green and red costume and accompanied by a small grotesque figure at his side. Judy w...

Below is a spindled gallery with turned finials, carved foliate details and a central grotesque mask. The paneled back displays extensive incised scrollwork, additional masks and Ren...

The post itself is columnar, adorned with classical motifs including scrolled acanthus leaves and what appear to be lion or grotesque masks in relief around the base of the shaft.

Richard Müller (1874-1954) born in the Bohemian city of Tschirnitz, painter and printmaker, who Symbolism, Surrealism has a key role in his artworks, many of his artworks representin...

At the center is a geometric medallion surrounded by elegant foliate scrollwork, contrasting borders, and stylized, foliate Green Man or grotesque Northwind faces meticulously inlaid...

The tripod base is boldly modeled with a central grotesque lion mask grasping a loose ring in its mouth — a classic decorative device of the period — flanked by dynamic scrolled acan...

Below, the cabinet rests on an open lower shelf supported by sculptural carved supports, with additional foliate and grotesque ornament extending across the recessed back panel.

The apron above has a central protruding reserve with a whimsical grotesque mask with four surrounding little circular rosettes.

You are viewing a gorgeous hand carved Italian Renaissance oak bench Just look at the details to the carving, I hope the photos go some way in illustrating the quality Characterful c...

The underside terminates in an elaborate sculptural pendant with a grotesque mask and foliate ornament. The lamp is suspended from three decorative bronze chains, composed of pierce...

The flanking panels feature carved grotesque masks and elaborate foliate decoration.

Johannes and Lucas van Doetecum, after Cornelis Floris II Modern Grotesque with Strapwork, 1557 Etching on laid paper Approximately 30.5 × 20.6 cm (12 × 8⅛ in.)

Rara 18th Century French Moustiers (OLÉRYS-LAUGIER) Faience Serving Dish with Grotesque Decor. Dish is hand-painted in the distinctive palette of ochre, yellow and green on a creamy ...

You are viewing an English hand carved monks bench - also sometimes referred to as a settle These are a great piece for the hall as the bench opens up to reveal all the storage area,...

Each vase is mounted with gilt-bronze handles issuing from grotesque masks, gilt-bronze collars, and fluted plinth bases.

This grotesque motif is the hallmark of the finest Venetian work.

These characteristic grotesque masks, inspired by the figures found in Gothic and Renaissance architecture, add considerable character to the pair.

A Large Carved Oak Wall Mirror This is a lovely piece the Oak Mirror Frame is 5.5” wide and in 2 tones, a medium colour with darker carved decoration at the top in the centre ther...

The base apron presents an elaborate sculptural program centered on a diademed classical female face set above an overflowing floral urn, resting above an expressive grotesque mascar...

Available to view in the Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom, just 25 minutes north of London You are viewing a gorgeous pair of English porcelain Royal Derby style urns I hope...

The serpentine rail is a continuous sculpture of deeply hand-carved acanthus scrolls, foliate swags, fruit clusters, and sea-shell motifs, culminating in two finely carved cherub or ...

It is formed by two grotesque dragons on the sides, whose bodies and tails link to a base that is more traditional.

The richly carved frame is further animated by abundant rocaille-inspired volutes, floral garlands, grapes, leaves and grotesque masks, animal paws, creating a highly theatrical and ...

Each scene is surrounded by a richly ornamented border of scrolling foliage, grotesque masks, and pairs of winged dragons arranged symmetrically around the perimeter.

Painted figurative or floral/grotesque panels on the front facade, framed by strapwork, cartouches, or molded pilasters, complemented by wrought-iron drop or ring side handles.

Each cabinets frieze showcases a baroque shield flanked by winged messenger's, scrolling acanthus foliate and grotesque Green Man figures. The crowns are beaded and acanthus carved ...

These mirrors are characterized by a combination of sinuous lines, curls, “C”- and “S”-shaped volutes, and shell motifs (coquilles), combined with the grotesque charm of anthropomorp...

Unique mask, marble keystone. The work depicts a grotesque or fantastical face, sometimes with an apotropaic function to ward off negative energies.

Beautifully cast and richly detailed, each candlestick features a tall architectural stem embellished with striking classical mask or grotesque head motifs, surrounded by finely mode...

A Grand White Marble French Mantle Clock In the Louis XVI Style Carved from a single block of marble, the mantel clock of substantial scale resting on gilt bronze oblate feet, the d...

Antique High Carat Gold Victorian Classical Mask Motif Stick Pin c.1880 A fine quality antique stick pin featuring a dramatic classical mask or grotesque head finely cast in a high...

Its “new inventions” of antique tombs, grotesques and compartments were described as suitable for sculptors, stonecutters, painters and “all artists.”

Three graceful nymphs in flesh-toned bodysuits hold aloft a massive bronze fountain bowl crowned with grotesque fish masks spraying plumes of water in soft pinks, mint greens and lem...

At the top is an oval, swiveling mirror with a thick beveled edge and Grotesque style gallery. It is mounted on two vertical supportive pillars.

The pronounced relief and emphatic symmetry are derived from the grotesque and lion-mask ornament popular in English architectural woodwork of the 17th century.

The quality of the carving is remarkable: each panel is adorned with lively bas-reliefs depicting village scenes and figures in period costume, while the side uprights are decorated ...