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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

Antique Gold Stick Pin Featuring Classical Grotesque Mask, English, c.1880 A fine-quality antique gold stick pin, featuring a dramatically expressive head cast in 20-carat gold, mode...

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 soundboard of the otherwise black lacquered body is decorated with fine polychrome grotesques depicting amphorae filled with flowers and female figures holding lyres and festoons.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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

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.

They feature elaborate cartouches, scrolling acanthus foliage, grotesques, heraldic elements, architectural ornament, illuminated initials, and richly colored decorative panels repro...

The frame's crest is embellished with a classical urn finial above a lion's head medallion, while the base features a grotesque mask with an extended tongue. The central mirror is se...

Bronze bust depicting a satyr, characterized by a marked theatrical and grotesque expressiveness. The face features a mocking smile with a slightly protruding tongue, while the obliq...

The plates feature elaborate cartouches, heraldic devices, grotesques, scrolling acanthus foliage, decorative panels, architectural details, and richly colored ornamental motifs insp...

Unique and wonderful folk art coat of arms, Depicting a eagle holding a rabbit, two crosses and two castle's and on the top a grotesque head. This beautiful period piece is made out ...

We invite your eyes to dance among the intricate grotesques in the distinctive manner of Jacques Callot.

The arched top pediment is prominently adorned with a molded grotesque mask (Pan or a satyr - half man half ram) flanked by neoclassical scrollwork and topped with decorative finials.

The long escutcheon plates on the cupboard sections are decorated with detailed designs of grotesques. The smaller escutcheons on the drawers are of shield form.

The most extraordinary detail lies at the base: each lantern is supported by a fearsome, fully sculpted winged dragon / gargoyle with outstretched bat wings, a curled serpentine tail...

Crafted from cast iron, the stand showcases a central grotesque or satyr-like face adorned with foliate motifs, flanked by decorative elements.

The structural arch is masterfully detailed; directly beneath the suspension loop, it features a beautifully cast, high-relief classical grotesque mask (mythological face) flanked by...

It depicts with extraordinary realism the head of a dog with its mouth open, identifiable as a West Highland White Terrier (or "Westie").Tobacco jars of this era frequently featured ...

The artwork represents a greedy crow with a holy light above his head, which has put on much jewelry and treasure, Richard Müller (1874-1954) born in the Bohemian city of Tschirnitz...

The urns display gadrooned designs around the exterior, while two grotesque masks serve as handles. The straight top has a fitted Walnut and patinated Wood turned and tapered lid.

Featuring expressive grotesque faces surmounted by finely carved lion heads, these remarkable sculptures reflect the rich artistic tradition and symbolism of Venetian decorative arts.

The vase-form bodies with twin scrolling handles and centred by a grotesque mask, surmounted by the upward facing light branches.

Displaying remnants of pink and white pigment, it vividly depicts Maccus - the grotesque, hunchbacked peasant of 4th century BC Greek theatre.

The Campana shaped body of the basin is supported by the dauphin grotesque pedestal which is placed on a raised square foot.

Broad candle platforms crown the design, while the substantial bases display intricate scrollwork, floral ornamentation, and sculptural feet inspired by Renaissance grotesques. The d...

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...

Graceful openwork handles, ornamented with dragons, rise elegantly from either side, while the bowl rests upon three finely modeled foliate feet centered by expressive grotesque mask...

On the left, a young boy brandishes an imposing grotesque theater mask, causing a small dog to bark.

Each sconce features a grotesque carved Giltwood masks at the bottom which presents the scrolled arms accented with foliate sprays leading to the circular Giltwood bobeches and Iron ...

The three plates present a fascinating study of ornamental design, featuring medieval geometric decoration, interlaced motifs, architectural borders, illuminated manuscript-inspired ...

The plates feature richly decorated architectural borders, biblical scenes, saints, putti, heraldic devices, grotesque ornament, floral garlands, and classical Renaissance motifs ins...

The border is richly decorated with deep cranberry and rose-colored reserves enhanced by elaborate gilt grotesque ornamentation in the Neo-Classical taste.

The two sculptures present an elegant expressive contrast: on one side, the grotesque and vibrant face of the faun, with curved horns, pointed ears, a protruding tongue, and feral te...

The arms are gracefully shaped and terminate in intricately carved mythical or grotesque heads, while the lower friezes display further carved ornament and medallion details.

The upper composition shows three grotesque figures gathered around a table, while the central sheet presents a whimsical interaction between two caricatured figures.

Encircling the vessel is an elaborate gilt-bronze framework: a finely pierced gallery to the rim, boldly modelled twin handles formed as winged mythical creatures with crisply chased...

Set of Four Bentwood Dining Chairs, c.1900 — Attributed to Thonet or Jacob & Josef Kohn A striking and unusual set of four bentwood dining chairs dating to circa 1900, each featurin...

The wide border is adorned with grotesque and foliate Renaissance-style motifs, meticulously rendered in strong linework and vibrant glaze.