Grotesque Face

Half hidden in the carving of the frame to either side is a grotesque human half-face, which – when seen from 45 degrees is completed by its own reflection.

Take some time and explore all the hidden shapes, figures, faces and bizarre, grotesque forms that can be found in this magnificent and exciting, expertly crafted vintage painting.

Norman Carton (Ukrainian/American, 1908-1980) marble statue sculpture with numerous grotesque faces in mid-scream, apparently unsigned, felt beneath.

Rare carved oak grotesque face, originally a corbel end and retaining an old dry surface.

Bowl of pottery modeled with grotesque face, decorated in colors. Signed R. Gauguin.

Very rare Art Deco geometric 'grotesque' face mask by Ron Birks, Newport Pottery, Burslem, England, late 1920s.

ANTIQUE GLAZED POTTERY CHARACTER JUG Well-modelled by hand in the form of an extremely characterful face with sly eyes and a hook nose. Very much in the style of the Martin Brothers...

Originating from a private collection and fresh to the market we offer this extremely rare, probably unique, Martin Brothers art pottery vase with four grotesque faces dating from 18...

Norman Carton (Ukrainian/American, 1908 - 1980) marble statue sculpture depicting a grotesque face shouting, apparently unsigned. 8" H x 7" W x 15" D.

Mid 19th Century French D'ore chandelier with twelve arms, featuring designs of gargoyles and grotesque faces in relief. Takes 12 candelabra size bulbs.

Profusely carved with Grotesque Faces to the uprights and front center below the seat.

Wonderful light design with large grotesque face masks on the ring holding the candlearms.

The handles are double entwined serpents on top of a grotesque face. The allegorical scenes anre hand painted in blue.

The keyhole plates depicts grotesque face with snakes and fruit trees.

Early 19th century carved fruitwood Italian coffer / cassone, with fabulous carved moldings around the base, having a pair of grotesque faces either side of a carved centre panel and...

Crest features a lion's mask or grotesque face holding a ring, a common decorative element of the era.

Many decorative elements of Renaissance taste such as two winged dragons and a grotesque face. In the center two initials in gilded bronze E, M of the person who commissioned this sc...

The base has frames engraved with leafy scrolls and grotesque faces at the corners. The pillars are shaped as telemon and caryatid that support a shelf with a dice on which are engra...

A pattern of foliate motifs borders the glass; a grotesque face is carved into the center of the lintel with beautiful definition.

Group of 3 moulded Luois XIV wall mirrors; the frame is entirely lacquered and gilded; on the lower part ther is a grotesque face that holds in his mouth the support of the double ca...

The engraved signet conceals a double meaning: a grotesque face of the owner with mustache and a small beard is discernible in what, at first sight, appears to be a feathered helmet ...

Hukin and heath coffee or chocolate pot, Arts & Crafts Gothic style This is a very unusual piece, the main body of the pot is copper the handle and the upper section of the pot ar...

The pendant is a waxing crescent (D-shape) with a bearded moustachioed face in high relief; Visa Immonen connects the motif both to a long pan-European tradition of lunular mounts (i...

Two C-scroll handles are ornate with hand painted acanthus leaf designs ending in grotesque faces. Floral decorations and rocaille frames a medallion crest on each side the urn was m...

The base has frames engraved with leafy scrolls and grotesque faces at the corners. Two pairs of frontal doors inlaid with preted architectural recesses inhabited by classical figure...

With very fine hand painted classical and biblical scenes and grotesque faces in relief to the sides beneath each detailed snake handle.

However, the rest of the stone has been carved in detail, most noticeably the folded segmented wings flanking the stoic grotesque face and the pair of legs which are only visible fro...

An unusual grotesque reversible profile picture of two well weathered gentleman. Watercolour and ink on paper, housed is a later Regency style reeded frame. Circa 1860, Englis...

Antique Victorian Grotesque / Northwind arm chair by Michigan Chair Company circa 1905. Made of mahogny featuring steambent design with curule saddle seat and figural back. The des...

Academic Study with grotesques and Mascaron face. Signed Mossello Lorenzo and dated 1865-1866.

Using different materials such as terracotta, recycled iron, wood, he proposes various subjects, with grotesque faces with tense and suffering expressions, strong and caricatured han...

This fantastic pair of Art Nouveau cufflinks is in sterling silver and has a skillfully crafted grotesque mask design. The face depicted on these links could be that of a dramatic Gr...

A large grotesques double faced flower pot similar in size and form to a crucible.

Designed as a fontana grotesque with a grimacing face Surrounded by stylized curling hair and beard Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1905 Head measures: 1/2 x 1/2 inch Total lengt...

Gothic Revival standard lamp in iron and cast brass Depicting medieval masked faces, knights and grotesques Hand made shade by Tinker & Tallulah for Patch Rogers Design Circa 191...

The description of this bronze from her Tel Aviv museum's website reads "The slightly grotesque distortion of his face indicates the complex soul of the artist, his spirit and the co...

The grotesque style means the face is depicted as a mythical creature, rather than strictly human.

Though Listri focuses on the grand, he has also homed in on details in an expressive series of closely framed photographs of sculpted faces. Captured frontally or in profile, these c...

This awesome sterling silver Art Nouveau pin is in the shape of a grotesque devil’s face with rose-cut garnet eyes! The details in this pin are incredible.

These unique vases have two highly curled handles that are the horns of a pair of grotesque foliate faces that adorn the iron on opposing sides.

Crafted of walnut in Venice, Italy circa 1860, the chair stands on heavily carved and scrolled legs ending with grotesque mask faces. The center is decorated with a gargoyle figure a...

It was crafted in 18 karats yellow gold and display the Italianate Grotesque portrait face of Bacchus, the ancient god of the wine.

The back shows a carved grotesque face decoration and two figural decorations, the plank support is decorated with a matching grotesque face mask.

A very stylish Doulton Lambeth Carrera ware ornamental jug with grotesque face mask handle by Edith Lupton and dating from circa 1895.

Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival doré bronze wall sconces with shell motif doré. 5-arm wall sconces adorned with grotesque faces and shell form top.

The grotesque gargoyles may feature hybrid forms, blending human, animal, or mythical characteristics, such as grotesque faces with bulging eyes, gaping mouths, elongated limbs, or b...

Incredible massive yellow gold 750 18k ring and engraved each side by grotesque faces. On the top a cabochon oval Turquoise.

Chester Hewell grotesque face jug. Artist signed and dated 1994. Drippy monochromatic glaze.

The back shows carved grotesque face decorations, the plank support is decorated with a carved lion mask.

The bulbous shaped vases are extensively hand decorated in colors and have a narrow neck painted with panels containing grotesque faces with a fold back floral design rim.

Decorate a table or a buffet with this colorful antique planter; attributed to the “Faïencerie de Gien," France, circa 1870, the oblong ceramic jardinière is decorated with two grote...

This mid to late 1800s bracket with its marvelous Gothic leaf patterns and the amazing, grotesque faces (have you seen the develish ears on some of them) is of such good quality and ...

The frames showcase large mace head finials with gothic grotesque faces on the sides and topped with a quatrefoil shaped decorative tops.

A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...

This is a beautiful antique Victorian oak open breakfront bookcase, Circa 1870 in date. The breakfront top above a frieze, the solid oak superbly carved with rosettes, above thre...

This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Antique French carved oak vitrine cabinet bookcase barley twist renaissance from France. A gorgeous antique French bookcase cabinet, unusually SLENDER profile, yet very tall and maje...

This 19th century continental armoire with two three paneled doors featuring portrait bust oval framed carvings, bobbin turned pilasters terminate with masks on the foliate decorated...

Stunning 1800's Antique Library, French Renaissance Revival, Carved Oak Bookcase! Antique Bookcase, Library, French Renaissance Revival, Carved Oak, 1800s, 19th Century! This anti...

Unique and highly decorative wall coat rack with at least ten hooks. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own antiques is for their decorative appeal and this hand-crafted ...

A beautiful Flemish Dolphin Centre Table. Made from solid Oak in the last quarter of the 19th Century. Hand carved with ornate patterns, lions heads and fish. Sure to be a head turn...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Aran Isles, hand dyed brown leather club sofa RRP £26,000 ...

Monumental in scale and masterfully carved, this Antique French Louis XIII Style Renaissance Revival Step Back Cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and showcases the extraordinary c...