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...

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...

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 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...

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.”.

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.

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

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 ...

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

Les Luohans sont représentés avec des traits de visage très expressifs voir grotesques pour souligner leur humanité et leur sagesse spirituelle.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The upper frieze is adorned with dramatic high-relief carved cherub and grotesque masks that act as decorative brackets supporting a prominent, multi-stepped architectural cornice.

This way of representing people with dwarfism, far removed from caricature and grotesque exaggeration, can be linked to contemporary Alexandrian statuary.

Each side has four drawers with tortoiseshell fronts and an elaborate gilt bronze keyhole escutcheon (two grotesques flanking vegetal motifs towards the center and two mascarons abov...

The 'Pantheon Charivarique' (Grotesque Pantheon) was a series of satirical lithographs by Benjamin Roubaud (1811-1847) published in 'Le Charivari' that mocked prominent French writer...

The surface is enriched with grotesque-inspired ornamentation, geometric motifs, egg and dart patterns, rosettes, and classical friezes, creating a layered visual rhythm typical of h...

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...

There are further gilt bronze mounts around the desk's skirting, including grotesque masks at either side as well as shells and acanthus leaf motifs.

The front of the chest area has a large carved panel with a grotesque of Pan to the center surrounded by profuse floral carving, at each end the bench has large carved acanthus leaf ...

This striking Renaissance style carved gilt wood sculpture depicts a "grotesque" dolphin surmounted on a wood plinth base.

Pair of Renaissance Alabaster Columns Attributed to Cornelis Floris de Vriendt Flemish, Mid-16th Century 
Alabaster 
H: 27 cm; D: 10 cm This refined pair of all’antica alabaster col...

Belt Buckle of rectangular form in pierced and cast 830 silver, decorated with interlaced Viking revival ornament incorporating grotesque animal heads, scrolling foliage and geometri...

The ornaments decorating the fan combine classical and grotesque elements with a sequence of feathers in the central section.

The shoulders of the vase are set with twin gilt bronze masks, each modelled as a grotesque fawn. The cover is surmounted by a porcelain pinecone finial.

18th Century George II Irish mahogany stool of rectangular form, the stuff over upholstered and studded seat raised over ornately carved apron with centred grotesque masque flanked w...

The chairs feature striking lion or grotesque head finials adorning the crest rails, complemented by finely carved scrolling motifs on the back splats and arms of the armchairs.

Often there are figures carrying masks or musical instruments, grotesque characters, or actors. With the exception of Aphrodite and Eros, gods are rather infrequent.

Yet, in a delightful defiance of pure classicism, a chimera emerges from the stone. This grimacing grotesque, with its heavy-lidded eyes and blocky jaw, serves as a spirited bridge t...

Executed in an exuberant Rococo Revival taste, the piece features an exceptionally elaborate pierced form with richly sculpted scrolling handles, openwork borders, rocaille ornamenta...

Often there are figures carrying masks or musical instruments, grotesque characters, or actors. With the exception of Aphrodite and Eros, gods are rather infrequent.

Although he has lost the leonine features that identified the image of the god in earlier times, he is still not entirely human; his animalistic and grotesque appearance emphasizes t...

At the two ends are masculine grotesque masks with top and bottom scrolls. The two sides are designed with recessed panels with a central geometric rosette or flower pattern.

Particularly striking are the elaborate relief plaques featuring winged putti, Medusa-like masks, garlands, and classical grotesque ornamentation inspired by Roman decorative arts.