Antique Grotesque

A most handsome silver plated wine bottle carrier, showing a reeded tri-corner base fitted with a conforming gallery that securely accommodates 3 Bordeaux shaped wine bottles, raised...

Flanking each side, two grotesque hybrid creatures with bat-like wings and expressive faces enhance the dreamlike and fantastical nature of the piece.

Four escutcheons have grotesque masks as further ornaments. These cartouches show either micro-verdure landscapes or daisy/rose flowers repeating those in the field.

Finely handcarved elements decorate every angle, from the repeating grotesque masks to the frieze to the ornate column-style jambs.

18th Century French Decorative Panels – Neoclassical and Chinoiserie Motifs, Plate LXXXIX This richly detailed chromolithograph, Plate LXXXIX from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases...

He was a very prolific and versatile painter who worked in many genres and created portraits, genre scenes and grotesques. During his career he also worked as an art restorer, as an ...

Amusing original print, full margins, representing a grotesque scene in which , a woman with Neapolitan chantan manners screams and scandalized by the gossip of the table (bystanders...

The uprights and legs are highly agitated with acanthus leaves, lambrequins and scrolls, joined by a strong strut featuring the same decoration, with a grotesque mask in the center, ...

The ormolu mounts are particularly accomplished: a reticulated frieze of oval piercings encircles the shoulder, while the handles terminate in expressive grotesque masks suspending n...

A golden ring adorns the rim of the platter, encircling a lovely and elaborate Italian grotesque over white ground. Motifs include urns laden with fruit, peacocks, and rinceaux vines...

An Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Studiolo Cabinet, 17th Century Description: A renaissance style studiolo of architectural form in walnut, the exterior entablature with risen gal...

The firm’s tea sets, in particular, showcased this mastery, with handles shaped as sinuous dragons or satyrs, spouts adorned with acanthus leaves, and bodies embellished with intrica...

The sculpture is estimated to be from the 1930s. This mythical, grotesque creature has exaggerated features and is possibly influenced by European Gothic or Art Nouveau aesthetics.

The chairs feature tall backs with intricately carved grotesque masks. The masks have acanthus wrapped eyes and curled horns on top centered by a bacchus style face.

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved walnut armchairs These antique chairs are circa 1840 Elaborately carved with paw feet and grotesques to each handle Also features bronz...

Figures of noble people, a pair of dragons and a grotesque head can be seen amongst the carvings, surrounded by stylised foliage.

The upper section is arranged with miniature pediments, fluted columns, and arched niches, each richly adorned with allegorical figures, grotesques, cherubs, masks, and heraldic cres...

The lower section of the pierced screen is particularly engaging, incorporating highly stylised, crouching grotesque beasts or lions, which terminate the scrolling ironwork and add a...

Each carved scrolls, borders and grotesques terminating in acanthus and paw feet.

Above, the upper cornice is heavily carved with a frieze of Renaissance grotesques and two expressive carved mascarons anchoring the corners—distinct nods to the mythological and the...

It was through these last two influences that the extreme realism of Carriès led to distortion, caricature and finally to the grotesque. Inspired by symbolism, he resorted more and m...

The table showcases an acanthus carved edge over a hand carved low relief apron with scrolling foliate, grotesque northwind faces flanked by cherubs, scalloping and acanthus relief.

A service shown in 1867, for instance, reinterpreted Renaissance grotesque ornamentation through the lens of Second Empire taste, creating patterns that felt simultaneously historic ...

The opposing interior side of the lip, below the upper terminal to the handle, is ornamented with a chased decorated grotesque mask. The foot is embellished with embossed decorati...

The same opulent bronze mounts appear at the corners, feet, and as finely chased decorative elements such as caryatids and grotesque masks. These gilt bronze applications, in a baroq...

This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay detail decorated overall with the "Berainesque" style of light arabesques and playful grotesques including rinceaux, female deit...

The arched handle is a work of art in itself—enameled in rich hues and terminating in a grotesque mask, a hallmark of Viennese historicist silverwork.

Below the shield, a grotesque mask with wings evokes Renaissance and Baroque influences, adding a dramatic touch.

Antique collage comprised of a myriad of portraits including some full length male and female figures, grotesque faces, fashion portraits and caricatures.

The Base comes in 4 sections, also comes with Original Keys The carving - believed to be craftsman from the Warwick School - is so well executed as hopefully the photos illustrate Fe...

19th century Neo-Renaissance cabinet closet Oak, solid. Richly carved, grotesque carved, two-door cabinet, centered with portrait medallions, resting on a bivouac and on pillars, ...

A large 17th Century and later carved oak overmantle, consisting of two moulded front panels with intricate carved leaf and fluted decoration, carved figures and grotesque masks flan...

He was mainly inspired by Japanese design and early European ‘grotesque’ pottery.

The censer is raised on a tripod base with three legs emanating from the mouths of grotesques, the censer is set upon the original carved hardwood stand, the interior having blue ena...

His activity as an engraver shaped a taste for formal synthesis, linear tension, and, at times, a near-grotesque expressiveness. These elements converge in this painting: the monume...

A fine example of a 16th century Spanish silk floss textile fragment from the Avila, Spain region, with embroidered angels, grotesques, and mythological animals. This textile is moun...

The base centred by a grotesque mask typical of this early period. The oval frame is flanked by boldly-carved Barock scrolls and foliate decoration, the inner frame very well carved ...

Earring in 18 karat yellow and platinum- owl and grotesque hallmarks.. Slender antique dangle earrings, they are constituted of a line of 3 rose- cut diamonds millegrain set which re...

Also, sculpted dragons, grotesque geometrical motifs and refined figurative details in neo-gothic style.

Set against a deep red background, this richly colored chromolithograph brings together a stunning array of medieval motifs: – Stylized birds, floral scrolls, and dragons rendered in...

Crafted from glazed ceramic with a rich cream-colored crackle glaze, this elegant piece features ornate handles adorned with expressive bearded faces, evoking classical mythology or ...

Accented with gilt details and presenting grotesque handles, this pair of Louis XVI Paris porcelain cachepots circa 1780 will bring a touch of French elegance to any home, perhaps di...

Their fierce and almost grotesque expressions are characterized by large bulging eyes and furrowed brows, adding to their formidable aura.

Each beautiful five arm sconce is centered by a richly chased and wonderfully detailed grotesque mask containing scrolling foliate designs and an excited expression.

Microscope studies were a novelty in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the flea became one of the most iconic subjects for demonstration. Its grotesque yet captivating form symbolized...

Ensemble de salon en bois sculpté – Circa 1880 Superbe ensemble de mobilier de salon en bois patiné, finement sculpté de masques grotesques, comprenant : Un canapé Une paire de fau...

One strip at the bottom displays elaborate heraldic or grotesque figures within a golden background, while the bottom-right corner features brightly colored Celtic-style knots.

., 1563 and 1590), while others integrate human or animal figures—such as bearded masks, busts in classical headwear, and grotesque faces. At the center, an ornate shield design fea...

Interspersed among them are ornate scrolls, grotesques, arabesques, putti, heraldic symbols, and floral flourishes.

Other details include stylized urns, baluster forms, torches, arabesques, grotesques, and winged beasts—all recurring motifs in Renaissance architecture and furnishings.

At the center, tall arched panels show symmetrical grotesque compositions combining lions, winged figures, floral arabesques, mythological beasts, and architectural elements.

A Charming Late 19th Century Giltwood & Gesso Pier Mirror Having Original Rectangular Plate Enclosed By Elegant Carved Frame Headed By Scrolling Eagles, Grotesque Figure Heads An...

The jewel box and tray are beautifully embellished with grotesque in Renaissance style, depicting mascaron, animals and foliated scrolls, in a fantastic architectural setting.

At the top, a heraldic lion within a shield is surrounded by instruments of war, while the sides are decorated with suits of armor, helmets, banners, and military trophies. At the bo...

This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly detailed neoclassical scene with a winged medusa style grotesque mask architectural panel above a foliage garland between ornat...

Below are two lockable frieze drawers with checkerboard inlay and brass ring pulls, flanked by expressive carved lion and grotesque masks in full relief. The sides are paneled and fi...

The sheet showcases a dazzling collection of architectural and decorative motifs, including: – Scrollwork and foliage flourishes, many culminating in stylized animal heads or fantas...

Made of walnut wood with carved decorations in Renaissance style with grotesque faces. Fantastic big paw feet. High and imposing backrest, the seat rises and inside we find a comfort...

The vases are adorned with scrolled handles that terminate in grotesque masks, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of the period.

Either end of each sterling silver dish incorporates a protruding handpiece, ornamented with an embossed grotesque mask design. These exceptional Edwardian silver dishes are large e...