Antique Medusa

The History Pegasos, born from the myth of Medusa, became one of the most recognizable symbols of the Greek world, associated with divine inspiration, speed, and heroic legend.

Above, a finely cast gilt bronze medallion featuring a classical female figure—reminiscent of Medusa or a mythological muse—further enhances the column’s timeless appeal and artistic...

She raises a spear in one hand while holding the Aegis shield in the other, prominently adorned with the head of Medusa in relief. Surrounding the figure is an elegant arrangement of...

A scrolling cartouche featuring the head of Medusa adorns the front, adding a dramatic touch.

Beneath the arms, a female mask modeled as Medusa forms the junction point, with stylized hair arranged in radiating locks.

Acclaimed by his contemporaries as 'the prince of the maiolicaries', Ferruccio Mengaroni died on May 13, 1925 in Monza during the preparation of the second Biennale of Decorative Art...

Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 12,7 gr This ring is entirely made of silver and has a hemidrachm affixed to the upper part, which is an ancient Greek coin worth half a drachma, with the de...

He may also carry a shield decorated with the head of Medusa.

When Perseus returned home on his winged horse Pegasus after his victory over the fearsome Medusa, he saw the princess chained to a rock on the coast and, overwhelmed by her beauty, ...

His vice, tools and already made shield featuring the head of Medusa are all rendered with exceptional precision, capturing the atmosphere of the armourer’s craft.The circular base b...

One of the most captivating elements is the bronze ormolu pendulum, centered with a striking Medusa mask, a motif deeply rooted in classical antiquity and frequently used in Empire d...

This contact with European arts was hugely influential, and the impact of the Italian Renaissance would continue as a thread throughout his career (Donatello's David (c. 1440s) and C...

Ornate classical motifs such as a winged Medusa mask, laurel swags, and eagle finials underscore the piece’s mythological influence.

Heavily patinated with characterful losses throughout but retaining a stylised Medusa mask and further grotesque mask beneath. Inscribed with the date of production.

French Empire Wall Sconces Bronze Arrow Medusa late 1800s. 2 arms per each sconce unmarked 21 h x 12.5 w 4.5 d inches Retrofitted in France from candle to electric wall sconce.

The original sculpture at the MOMA, of Perseus with the head of Medusa from which our ring is copied, is shown in the photos.

Like the 'Raft of the Medusa,' they offered a new concept of appropriate subject matter for serious painting.

On gyratory feet and a recessed base, two angular baluster columns crowned with vases and appliqués of Medusa masks support the round clock case, which is framed below by laurel bran...

A crested Corinthian helmet with a frontal Medusa head and laurel band covers the head, while layered drapery crosses the torso and ties at the waist.

His sculptures, including Perseus with the Head of Medusa and The Three Graces, were regarded as the very embodiment of contemporary ideals of sentiment and cultivated sensibility.

Superbly elegant and unusual late 19th century Empire style chair having curved back adorned with small gorgeous Medusa head, inlaid in perfect places including the reeded legs with ...

The son of Zeus and Danaë, Perseus was the legendary founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty, best remembered as the hero who vanquished the Gorgon Medusa. He is depicted here don...

The lead lid is decorated in relief with a Medusa head with serpent hair and two intertwined snakes under the chin, set at the center of radiant beams.

The etymology behind the name 'Medusaceratops Iokii' is also unique, involving references to Medusa and to Loki, the Norse god of trickery. No matter what attracts you to collecting,...

An Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the symbol for the Air Force, being a pair of wings with a crown above and a face below (possibly of Medusa - two loc...

Coppia di consolle da parete ad angolo Napoletane epoca Luigi IV in legno laccato e dorato con mascherone centrale raffigurante la testa di una medusa, gamba centrale tronco piramid...

The ring is adorned with Medusa heads. The pendant is finished at the bottom with a decoration of a pine cone in fire-gilded bronze.

Finely cast in ormolu (gilt bronze), the stand is designed with classical symmetry and exquisite sculptural detail, centred by a finely modelled mask of Medusa beneath an urn finial ...

A very good quality 18th Century Italian carved gilt wood Neo classical Pier glass mirror, having scrolling foliate and floral decoration, winged sphinx's, medusa and lion mask mount...

The original ormolu base with a centered Medusa head exceptionally hand-chiseled just as the rest of the cast and hand-chiseled ormolu.

The back, with two uprights flanked by fleurons, is topped by a scrolled pediment featuring a semicircular bowl set between foliage, a medusa head and two laurel wreaths. It is furni...

Disappointed by the reception of The Raft of the Medusa, Géricault took the painting to England in 1820, where it was received as a sensational success.

Typically depicted as pure white, Pegasus is the offspring of the Olympian god Poseidon and was born from the Gorgon Medusa. The Greek hero Bellerophon successfully captured Pegasus...

In 1886, he obtained a 3rd medal and a travel grant from the Ministry of Public Instruction and Fine Arts for his Persée group, winner of Medusa, purchased by the State for the Musée...

The bust of Napoleon with a medallion detailed with Medusa's head over his shoulder behind an eagle and its outstreched wings and with a palm tree on the back.

Crowned by a miniature gilt figure of the goddess Athena, who wears classical dress and carries a shield emblazoned with the face of Medusa, the mantle clock exudes a neoclassical lu...

With its architectonic torso handle—likely representing a Satyr or Bacchic figure—and Medusa-faced bowl, it represents the pinnacle of George Sharp’s output for J.E.

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...

The decoration of the clock features gilded bronze friezes, inspired by classical elements such as the head of Medusa and the harp, together with refined vegetal decorations that enh...

Athena is also a warrior goddess, and she is clad in military dress, while holding a spear next to a shield with Medusa’s head. In the background is grand architecture that includes...

A twin handled Empire urn in gilded bronze, the two arms decorated with medusa heads, and classical heads below. Gilt grape leaves encircle the ovoid body.

Numerous classic design elements include the broken pediment above a single door with an oval porcelain Medusa-themed armorial flanked by porcelain colonettes.

Gorgon sister of Stenus and Eurialis, originally inhabitant at the edge of the night, Medusa was a monstrous being with its head covered with snakes.

Each ewer has a gilt double handle, formed as a curved structure with a sculpted serpent motif at the upper attachment and a Medusa mask at the lower attachment point. The handles ex...

Handles modelled as snakes from Medusa's hair. 1870s. Measures: 24 x 15.5 cm.

Stunning large scale painting of an early 20th century Braque sailing ship named "Medusa" by Charles Miller (American, 19th/20th Century), 1926.

Perseus, who was on his way back from rescuing Danaë from Medusa, used the head of Medusa to turn the sea monster into stone and save Andromeda whom he married afterward.

Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu lions on both sized, jewel quality ormolu medusa heads concealing the drawer locks, and exquisite ormolu frieze ...

King Louis XIV dressed as a Roman Emperor, his right arm slightly raised, seated on a prancing horse whose hind leg tramples underfoot a sword and acanthus-cast shield centred by a M...

A central medallion on the front panel features the head of Medusa with winged helmet, flanked by stylized foliate clasps joined by crossed rods.

Athena appears here represented with a helmet with animals, a plume, the head of the Gorgon Medusa around her neck and an element in her hand.

Like the 'Raft of the Medusa,' they offered a new concept of appropriate subject matter for serious painting.

Stunning pair of five-light brass candelabra sconces. Depicting a "Medusa face" with beautiful scroll work.

After winning an award at the Marzotto Prize Convention, with Il Pastore con la capretta (Shepherd with small goat), Omiccioli exhibited at many important arts centres: especially no...

At the Salon of 1819, the Raft of the Medusa, misinterpreted as an attack on the government, met with a mainly hostile reception.

Both doors depict distinct Neoclassical stories, including one which shows Perseus after battling Medusa. Découpage figures have been added to the lower corners of the doors, which a...

Il corpo dalla caratteristica forma a vaso biansato è ornata con applicazioni in bronzo finemente cesellato e dorato: nella parte inferiore un volto di medusa alata è affiancata da a...

The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble base with a central Ormolu plaque in the manner of Clodion with playful cherubs and a dog, flanked by circular recessed mounts...

The oval profile of the medusa with her head turned to the left shows her with her eyes closed.

Leather binding in brown with six nerves and an engraving in relief of Medusa. In good conditions, although visible signs of aging, a usual yellowing of the paper and foxing traces.