Antique French Carved Keystone Mascaron Building or Garden Ornament, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive stone carving would have originally been a keystone for a French building as early as 1850. The architectural element depicts a female mascaron wearing a Phrygian cap...
Stone
French Cast Iron Mascaron Spout with Backplate
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the 1900s, this French cast iron mascaron spout backplate has a heavily oxidized patina, that gives it a brown and orange hue. The mascaron ...
Metal, Iron
Monumental Carrara Marble Wall Mascaron of Poseidon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and monumental Italian carved Carrara marble mascaron of Poseidon or Neptune after the late 16th century ‘Fontana del Mascherone’ by Bartolomeo Bassi. At more than 90cm tall ...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Fountain Spout in the Form of a Mascaron, 1980s
Located in Madrid, ES
Decorative fountain spout crafted during the 1980s in reconstituted marble (marble powder and resin) and modeled in the form of a dramatic mascaron. Inspired by the ornamental founta...
Marble
Pair of Monumental Patinated Bronze Urns with Mascarons, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional pair of monumental patinated bronze urns, crafted in Italy and richly decorated with dramatic mascarons inspired by the architectural and decorative arts of the Renaissan...
Bronze
Antique Molded Plaster Mascaron, Classical Roman Style, France, 1950
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Elegant antique carved plaster mascaron depicting a female face with a gentle smile, framed by abundant scrolling hair and richly modelled acanthus leaves. This architectural relief...
Plaster
Classic Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Mascaron and Decorative Details
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant classical style fountain made of hand-carved marble, with detailed ornamentation including spiral motifs and a central solar figure. Its artistic and refined design combines ...
Marble
Belgian Black Marble Fireplace And Statuary White Mascarons, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Fireplace In Black Belgian Marble And Mascarons In Statuary White, lion claw feet on consoles. small chip on the tablet and consoles. dimensions of the fireplace 86x72cm
Marble
1990s Spanish Hand Carved Aged Macael White Marble Mascaron of Roman Male Medusa
Located in Marbella, ES
Classical 1990s Spanish hand carved aged Macael white marble mascaron of Roman male Medusa. Ideal as a water spout in a wall fountain setup.
Marble
Carved Limestone Fountain Mascaron Spout from the Gard Region of France, 20th C
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the Gard region (a department in the South of France) during the 1900’s, this fountain mascaron spout depicts a heavily bearded man. The face, which has been carved in...
Stone, Limestone
Pair of French Garden Pots from Anduze with Antiqued Patina, Mascarons and Swags
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A towering pair of Anduze garden pots, measuring 32 1/2 inches tall and 29 1/2 inches around. The main body is adorned with a chain motif, with a ring...
Terracotta
Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV's Mascaron and Motto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional fireback was cast in the 17th century. It is adorned by the France's coat of arms crowned with the Royal crown put in front of flags and war weapons. We can also se...
Iron
Pair of French Bronze Dore Mirrors with Mascarons and Floral Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
They were placed on the walls to prevent evil spirits from entering the building. Eventually, mascarons were adapted into ornamentation on furniture and accessories.
Bronze
Stone Mascaron, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the 19th century, stone mascaron bearing the inscription "1881" in a medallion.
Stone
Stone Mascaron Representing a Satyr, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the 19th century, stone mascaron representing a satyr. The head of the satyr is in a medallion formed of intertwined scrollwork and foliage. The satyrs in Antiquity accom...
Stone
Stone Mascaron Representing a Satyr, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the 19th century, stone mascaron representing a satyr. The satyr's head is in a medallion formed of intertwined scrollwork and foliage. Here we have a smiling satyr wit...
Stone
Highly Decorative Gothic Revival Window Guard Mascarons
Located in New York, NY
Gothic Revival unique and nicely patinated double sided ornamental wrought iron window guard having finely done scrollwork, mascarons and original monogram at top, circa 1870. 35" ...
Wrought Iron
Stone Mascaron Representing a Woman, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the 19th century, stone mascaron representing a woman. Its head is in a medallion formed of scrollwork and vegetable interlages. She wears a crown of holly and a scarf ar...
Stone
Circa 1890 Round Cast Iron Haussmann Building Plaque with Lion Mascaron
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron building plaque with would have been affixed to the side of a Haussmann building in Paris, circa 1890.
Iron
Wall Fountain with Mascaron
Located in Greding, DE
Wall fountain with hexagonal basin rim and high back wall with volute decoration and central mascaron as gargoyle. Bluestone, hand carved.
Stone
Decorative French Fountain Mascaron in Reconstituted Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally, mascarons were frightening faces, placed on the outside walls of architectural structures with the intent of scaring the evil spirits away before they could enter the bui...
Stone
Italian Carved Limestone Wall Fountain with Mascaron Spout
Located in Dallas, TX
Comprised of three pieces of hand-carved limestone, this Italian wall fountain features a scrolled back wall with a mascaron water feature. All three pieces of stone have a light gra...
Stone, Limestone
English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spout, Circa 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
This thick cast stone lion mascaron fountain spout is from England and dates to the 1960s. Cast stone is an aggregate of crushed stone and concrete, in this case, mixed with a stone ...
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Copper
Cast Iron Fountain Spout with Mascaron Backplate, France, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Our cast iron fountain element from France is in the form of a foliate mascaron and has a width of 8.75 inches. Cast in the 1900’s, the spout features a mustachioed mascaron with a p...
Metal, Iron
Italian Quadrilobe Fountain Basin with Lion Mascarons in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
This versatile quadrilobed fountain basin is adorned with several styles of molding and lion mascarons. Hand-carved by an Italian stone mason, the basin wall can be described as a “b...
Limestone
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H 51.5 in W 78.625 in D 23.5 in
Large Cast Garden Statue of Putti with Flowers, Shell, and Mascaron
Located in Dallas, TX
The base of the textured shell, formed by a pair of volute scrolls, extends behind the mascaron. Cast, or reconstituted stone, is a type of building material often used for garden o...
Stone, Cast Stone
Cast Iron Mascaron Door Knocker from France, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in iron during the 1900s, this mascaron knocker will instantly enhance any front door. Its oval backplate is exquisitely adorned with intricate scrolls, delicate foliage, and a ...
Metal, Iron
A Pair of 1960s English Cast Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Spouts
Located in Dallas, TX
This thick pair of cast stone lion mascaron fountain spouts are from England and date to the 1960s. Cast stone is an aggregate of crushed stone and concrete, in this case, mixed with...
Stone, Cast Stone
A French Cast Iron Lion Head Mascaron Fountain Spout, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This quaint fountain element or spout was produced in France in the 1900s. Known in France as a mascaron, the cast iron lion is depicted with an open mouth. An item such as this woul...
Metal, Iron
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H 71.5 in W 47.5 in D 27.25 in
Italian Carved White Marble 3-Piece Wall Fountain with Lion Mascaron, 20th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in three sections of white marble, this Italian wall fountain from the 1900s features a lion mascaron water feature. The expressive lion’s face with detailed mane protrud...
Stone, Marble
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H 50.25 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Pair of Large European Cast Garden Urns with Mascarons, Rams Heads, and Grape
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful and very large urns are cast using 3 types of crushed stone as well as cement. Special terra coloring. H=50 1/4, Max Width=33 1/2
Cast Stone
Mascaron Ceramic Gargoyle from Westside Manhattan Building
By American Encaustic Tiling Co.
Located in Sharon, CT
This gigantic wind blowing clown head, a large ceramic sculpture and an important example of a decorative genre particular to New York City in the 20's was recently salvaged from a M...
Ceramic
Carved Stone Lion Mascaron Fountain Element from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This lion mascaron fountain element was hand-carved from Italian limestone by an immensely talented mason. The details of the lion’s face are incredibly realistic, from the individua...
Limestone
French Cast Iron Lion Head Mascaron Fountain Spout, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the 1900s, this French cast iron lion head mascaron has a 1/4″ opening in the mouth, making it an attractive option for a small wall fountain...
Metal, Iron
Italian Limestone Armillary Sundial with Putti Mascarons and Octagonal Step
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone armillary sundial features an octagonal step beneath a column adorned with putti mascarons. Both the stone pedestal and the iron armillary sphere...
Limestone, Iron
Terra Cotta Mascaron from a Building Facade
Located in Round Top, TX
Terra cotta mascaron from a building facade with newly made custom wall mount.
Terracotta
Terra Cotta Mascaron from a Building Facade
Located in Round Top, TX
Terra cotta mascaron from a building facade with newly made custom wall mount.
Terracotta
ART DECO STONE MASCARONS
Located in Toronto, ON
2 stone mascaron ornaments from the Art Deco tower (34 stories)
Commerce court opened in Toronto in 1931.
Architects: York & Sawyer
Stone
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H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 12.21 in
Antoine Sartorio Architectural Mascaron from Marseille Opera, Circa 1920
Located in Barjols, FR
Antoine Sartorio (1885-1988) A rare metal (copper ?) mascaron for Marseille opera facade. Circa 1920-1925. Impressive dimensions. Mascaron only is 71cm 71cm 31cm Total height ...
Copper, Zinc
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H 35.63 in W 33.08 in D 8.47 in
Venetian Grotesque Mascaron Sculpture, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Mask and pedestal - H 188cm x W73.5cm x D 43.5cm Mask - H 90.5 x W 84cm x D 21.5cm Pedestal - H 89cm x W 73.5cm x D 43.5cm Background: The grotesque features are ...
Marble
19th Century Iron Finial from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Those iron finials origin from France, circa 1880.
Iron
Polished Antique Bronze Wine Barrel Spout from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique bronze wine barrel spout from France dates to the 1800s. Most likely used in a traditional foudre barrel, the spout played an integral role in the winemaking process, ma...
Metal, Bronze
18th Century French White Carrara Marble Fountain Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully carved white Carrara marble wall fountain head from 18th Century France with a fluted top, rounded body, with carved leaf border detail, circular spout and splayed base.
Carrara Marble
$5,033
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Head of Asclepius, Modern Plaster Cast after the Antique, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
High-quality and finely detailed plaster cast depicting the head of Asclepius. Based on a fragment of an over life-size marble statue: a Roman copy dated 14–27 AD after a Hellenistic...
Iron
$1,115Sale Price|45% Off
H 6.11 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Italian Medieval Romanesque Carved Marble Capital Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque marble capital, Italy, circa 1250-1400. Weathered, small losses. More photo's available on request. H:15,5cm W:16c...
Marble
$714Sale Price|26% Off
H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 3.35 in
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Lion Head Fountain Wall Spout
Located in Buisson, FR
Cast with a remarkable sense of neoclassical power during the mid-to-late 19th century, this heavy antique French cast iron fountain spout element is formed as an expressive lion's h...
Cast Iron
18th Century Italian Carved Limestone Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...
Limestone
Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of The Apollo Belvedere
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely carved bust. With round socle base. A celebrated sculpture from classical antiquity.
Carrara Marble
Concrete Demilune Sculptural Cherub Angel Garden Plaque Pediment
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century demilune shaped sculptural wall pediment. Features figural cherubs or angels holding onto a wreath. Very heavy. Original mounting brackets on the top. Measures: 40".
Concrete
Mid 19th Century Iron Hand Door Knocker
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French iron hand door knocker. Made in the mid 19th century.. These door knockers grace the doors of many French homes, how about yours?
Iron
$1,458Sale Price|28% Off
H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Lion Head Fountain Wall Spout
Located in Buisson, FR
Cast with a remarkable sense of neoclassical power during the mid-19th century, this heavy antique French cast iron lion head element dates from circa 1850. The architectural iron pi...
Cast Iron
$9,300
H 13 in W 11.25 in D 16.25 in
15th or 16th Century Marble Gargoyle Fountain Spout from Arezzo, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any ...
Marble
ANTIQUE CAST IRON WALL FOUNTAIN FROM THE EARLY 1900S 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE CAST IRON WALL FOUNTAIN FROM THE EARLY 1900S Antique cast iron fountain with a brass tap Height 76 cm Width 42 cm Inside the basin depth 17 cm Weight 14 Kg Maximum proj...
Iron
15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Solid Iron Door Knocker displaying an ominous Gargoyle. The piece is very large at 15" tall and also has a very good weight at 7 pounds. Definitely a substantial stateme...
Iron
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.25 in W 6.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Italian/French Gothic Grotesque Gargoyle & Cherubs Brass Door Knocker
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique cast brass Italian/French Gothic cast brass door knocker. Great design and form featuring two cherubs and a grotesque gargoyle. Wonderful patina and can be polish...
Brass
19th Century Cast Iron Neoclassical Lion Mask Garden Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent **19th-century cast-iron garden wall fountain**, designed in the Neoclassical tradition and distinguished by its dramatic lion mask, ornamental scrollwork, and beautifu...
Cast Iron
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
Extra Large Lotus Chandelier in Bronze with Light Shades
By Tracey Garet
Located in Carpinteria, CA
Stunning bronzed finished Lotus Chandelier with light shades by Tracey Garet of Apsara Interior. The chandelier has multiple tiers and 24 lights. Each light rises out of a lotus flow...
Steel, Metal, Enamel
Sold|$2,450
H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.75 in
Art Deco Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Man with Serpent, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Man with Serpent Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Circa 1920s DIMENSIONS Height: 23.5 inches Width: 14.5 inches Depth: 8.75...
Wood
$795
H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
19th Century French Montigny-sur-Loing Barbotine Jardinière with Floral Relief
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring sculptural color and texture to a tabletop or mantel with this elegant antique French barbotine jardinière, crafted in Montigny-sur-Loing circa 1860. The oval vessel is richly ...
Ceramic, Majolica
Sold|$31,080
H 33.5 in Dm 21 in
19thc Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Palm Chandelier - an Original by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze with Cut Crystal "Palm" Chandelier an Original by Josef Hoffmann. Jugendstil. This is a very rare chandelier. Copies of the Josef Hoff...
Bronze
Large Italian Florentine Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. This bracket could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasure on top. Wonderful classic addition to any living room, dini...
Gold Leaf
$6,520 / set
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 wood and cognac leather chairs by S. Coppola for Bernini, Italy '70
By Bernini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of of 6 model 620 chairs designed in the mid-60s by Silvio Coppola for the historic luxury furniture brand Bernini. This chair fully represents the style for which Bernini pro...
Leather, Wood
Griffin Plaque
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Rescued from a building in Detroit MI, this turn of the century plaque provides a grand embellishment in a manner that can’t be replicated. A truly unique piece of architecture, ...
Stone
$659Sale Price|27% Off
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 2.96 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...
Oak
$1,370
H 5.25 in W 21.5 in D 14 in
An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful petrified wood sink. This petrified wood sink has a mostly oval shape with a flatter back-side. The colors are primarily beige and cream, with warmer brown and rust tones...
Wood, Petrified Wood
$3,145Sale Price|38% Off
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 13.59 in
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...
Glass
$8,485 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Coat of Arms Panel of Bristol
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century coat of arms panel of Bristol. This shaped mahogany panel baring the Bristol coat of arms has a polychrome shellac finish and mounted in a shaped moulded fra...
Wood
$2,145 / set
H 74.81 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Garden Obelisks, English, 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of hand forged wrought iron garden obelisk. Cylindrical in form with with the top having a curved outline with a ball finial. This pair was salvaged from the rose...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage English Copper Planter
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English copper and brass planter. Measurements: Height: 4" Length: 11.75" Depth: 4.75"
Metal, Copper
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