Lion Mask

Across the upper frieze runs a continuous band of deeply carved ornament, animated with lion masks, sculptural figures, and scrolling foliage, culminating in a central cartouche that...

Spectacular marble mask depicting the face of a lion Venice 19th Century From Venice, private collection.

Their gadrooning bodies are ornamented with four lion masks, supported by four lion paw column feet above square bases with canted corners.

The drawers are fitted with the original brass lion mask handles. The sideboard is raised on elegant turned and reeded legs.

The neck of each vase is encircled by a band of lion masks in high relief, lending an air of nobility and strength to the ensemble.

Three generously proportioned lower drawers are decorated with characteristic brass lion-mask ring handles, a distinctive decorative element associated with the Empire period.

Each example of Georgian silverware is fitted with two cast silver reed decorated handles, ornamented with lion mask terminals in junction with the body.

The armor is enriched with scale-patterned surfaces, molded borders, Lion masks, medallions, and scrolling classical ornament, while deeply folded mantles are drawn across the should...

The highly sophisticated workmaship required to create this piece is best exemplified by the crisp gilded mounts of egg and dart banding, winding floral vines forming golden mean spi...

Dominating the center, the original large wooden screw, turned by a lever, raises and lowers the thick ebonized oak platen, set with carved lion brackets to the front and back. Below...

The frieze is richly adorned with classical figures, lion masks, swans, and floral garlands in deep relief, set within a stop-fluted and rosette-bordered frame.

The green-ground circular porcelain platform beneath them is decorated with gilt floral scrollwork and is encased by a gilt band featuring lion masks and rosettes. The base construct...

Incredible detailed carving, captivating features that include ornate, relief carved lion masks on the canted corners and large carved foliate scrolls across the wide frieze.

Flanking this central support, gilt bronze lion masks are mounted on either side, with sculpted streams of patinated bronze emerging from their mouths and flowing into a pair of clas...

It rests on four feet mounted at the corners of lion masks in gilded bronze and joined by an openwork spacer, and ending in lion paws.

This fine, larger-than-usual, Georgian example retains its original lion mask gilt-brass mounts, and has survived with its original fretted angles.

George III Octagonal Form Mahogany & Brass Bound Cellarette Circa 1780, With Side Brass Carrying Handles & Lion Mask Ring Handle To The Hinged Cover. Ideal for a Dry Bar or Centre P...

The cup’s handle, a highly stylized acanthus scroll terminating in a lion’s mask, is entirely parcel-gilt and modeled in the Rococo revival style, lending visual richness and dynamic...

He is portrayed wearing Roman leather armour, the breastplate with a central lion’s mask radiating lightning bolts. This is set on a turned socle and square plinth which in turn is ...

A superb quality and extremely rare early 19th century American federal period mahogany dressing table of serpentine form having well figured top over two frieze drawers retaining or...

Decorated overall with berried scrolling foliage, the eared rectangular white marble top above egg-and-dart moulding and three frieze drawers centred by a lion mask, over a pair of p...

The upper portion is ornamented with Barye lions masks in high-relief with four putti found on either side of the upper column.

The writing section of oblong form with re-entrant corners, housing three frieze drawers and with a tooled brown leather top; the shouldered tapering legs dressed with imbricated bro...

The large and elegant antique French Empire style bronze and marble figural clock features a rectangular stepped base of dark green marble, raised on four gilt bronze feet cast with ...

The Pedestal: The base, is the tour de force — centered by a ferocious grotesque lion mask / green man mask, snarling with exquisite detail in the eyes, mane, and whiskers, flanked ...

See, for example, his head of Bacchus (private collection, offered at Sotheby’s London in 2021), which has a similarly waxy treatment of the hair. The fantastical lion-mask on the ...

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

The mounts feature classical ornamentation including lion masks and pierced cartouches, with each piece supporting a multi-branch candelabrum issuing from the top.

The triform base candelabra lamp has a trifrom paw foot baseswith lion masks and shell plinths, supporting a finely cast reeded column.

It is held within a unique walnut and brass stand of exceptional quality, decorated with neoclassical carvings including lions' masks and acanthus leaves. The Johnston brothers, W...

It is supported on large foliate mounted scrolls and decorated to the sides with Boulle marquetry panels and lion mask mounts. The bracket, or console ensuite is modelled with openw...

The four cabriole legs have lion mask knees, the lions’ faces fierce and naturalistic in their carving.

This stylistic continuity, along with the use of gilt bronze lion masks—reminiscent of similar mounts on ormolu-mounted hardstone vases—places these vessels within a lineage of state...

The impressive gallery is further ornamented with applied lion mask designs. The inkstand incorporates three circular gallery style receivers, encompassed with further vertical pa...

This antique 1930s silver bowl is fitted with a pair of exceptional cast sterling silver strapwork style handles, each accented with a lion mask design to the upper terminal. Each h...

Each piece is supported by three impressive cast and applied paw feet, accented with an impressive lion mask design in junction with the body. The set is presented with the original...

The waisted neck is encircled by a gilt-bronze band cast with laurel-leaf swags and anthemion motifs, centred to either side by a lion-mask boss, while further ornament frames the ri...

The base is anchored by bold, scrolled tiger-paw feet and a central lion’s mask mount, both foundational hallmarks of traditional Empire design.

Each Georgian tureen is fitted with two fine and original ring loop handles above an impressive lion mask ornamentation. Each tureen is supported by four impressive shaped legs wi...

The antique tureen is fitted with exceptional and large cast silver reed decorated handles, accented with a central foliate decorated knop and terminating with lion mask designs. Ea...

This is surmounted by gilded lion masks with rings in their mouths over the tripart columnar supports stretched on a triangular mid-tier shelf, the loosely klismo legs swirling and c...

The bottom part with three classical sculpted lion masks either side of a single drawer with deep oak moulding and ebony panels.

Running down the rest of the candelabra pillar bodies are lions masks with garlands hanging from their mouths and a fantastic rounded base with acanthus leaf decoration and four lion...

Four of the larger hooks have sculptural lion-mask mounts and elegantly elongated arms, while three smaller double hooks are fitted along the shaped lower section.

On either side of the urns hang magnificent lion's head masks with rings hanging from their mouths, four in total.

Each bowl takes a squat baluster form with a broad everted rim and is fitted with a pair of applied lion-mask handles with curled manes, finished in a deep coppery red.

The central field has a continuous band with bearded Bacchic heads floating above a lion’s mask and pelt. The applied handles comprise gnarled twisted vine stems.

The clock is surmounted by a winged mythical creatures and has a pair of lions mask handles. Candelabra are surmounted by four elegantly scrolled branches.

The exceptionally detailed figure painting, varied enamel palette, extensive gilding, and careful integration of the principal and subsidiary reserves place the pair among the more a...

Details: It typically includes four graduated drawers adorned with traditional brass hardware, often in a lion's mask or floral drop-handle style. Style: It is part of Theodore Alexa...

The crossed spears and animal skins are similarly modeled in raised relief, with their contours defined through applied gilt. The lion masks, centrally placed beneath each handle and...

Two Bronze Candelabra: Each with dual candle branches and flame finials, supported by classical columns and flanking lion masks above scrolled bases. The bases mirror the central pla...

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with two cast and applied handles, each fashioned in the form of lion's masks grasping a hallmarked drop-ring handle.

All components, save for the teapot, rest on triads of lion mask and paw legs. Remarkably, the pouring spouts on three pieces mimic the roaring maws of lions, while the teapot is ele...

They are beautifully applied with with lion mask and loop handles, cast with strapwork over pierced basketwork panels and gadrooned circular bases.

Richly modelled with classical lion mask mounts, garland swags and raised on powerful tripod paw feet, the design combines impressive presence with remarkable ingenuity.

Sterling silver lions' head salt. Neapolitan silver salt / bud vase of circular form with reed and bead rim bordering silver bowl supported on tripartite base with lion head masks on...

Gilt lion ring handled bridle hitch. Antique metal lion equestrian ring handle mask for hitching horses.

The central field has a continuous band with bearded Bacchic heads floating above a lion’s mask and pelt. The applied handles comprise gnarled twisted vine stems.

To either side are finely sculpted lion’s mask handles, crisply defined and beautifully gilded, lending both strength and balance to the composition.