Winged Griffin

Particularly striking are the winged griffin supports beneath the central body, adding a dramatic sculptural quality associated with Victorian and Second Empire decorative arts.

The form draws from classical and mythological ornament, with bold paw feet, winged griffin-style supports, and deeply sculpted acanthus decoration creating a dramatic architectural ...

The apron is lavishly adorned with high-relief floral rosettes and a central heraldic shield, flanked by dramatic winged griffins or dragons holding rings in their mouths.

Monumental Italian Renaissance Revival carved sideboard, late 19th century, stepped case, carved in scrolling foliates and masks throughout, molded cornice, over back panel featuring...

The supports are pierced, winged griffin-like splats intertwined with dolphins and foliage, while the apron and legs feature further Renaissance arabesques, turned and block-carved b...

Beautiful pair of sculptures depicting winged griffins facing. The sculptures are made in bas-relief on Turkish pieces of marble: they are cold white with grayish veins.

Surmounting the upper ring are gilt bronze mounts with winged griffins, classical motifs, and anthemion finials, while the lower section terminates in a basket-form cluster of crysta...

The rectangular table is supported by two imposing and spectacular bases depicting majestic winged griffins, a symbol of guardianship and nobility.

Central to the work is a powerful, winged griffin-like chimera with scales and dynamic form, surrounded by integrated fierce beasts, serpent heads, and clawed limbs, creating a compl...

The two primary scenes depict dramatic mythological subjects: one showing winged griffins attacking a figure in a chariot, and the other portraying three women drawn in a chariot by ...

The long side panels are centered by classical female masks flanked by opposing winged griffins and scrolling foliate ornament. Elaborate floral and foliate gilt-bronze appliqués enr...

Italian neoclassical cream and gold parcel gilt armchair with winged maiden griffins. Item features carved and parcel gilt figural winged female griffins, rolled back, solid wood fra...

The satinwood and walnut table top supported by two groupings of tripod legs each finely carved with full busted winged maidens leading to a center pole with three busts of winged gr...

The lower image shows the front of a marble urn: two winged griffins carved along the top, a band of rosettes below, side supports with lion masks, palmettes and acanthus leaves, two...

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In 1963, it merged with Union Aéromaritime de Transport to form UTA French Airlines. The “Winged Griffin holding the world in its claws”, the TAI emblem, is at the bottom left of the...

Circa 1880 pair of hand carved wood winged caryatids-griffins, now as table lamps Architectural carvings from the Victorian age that have been electrified.

Above runs a chariot drawn by a team of horses, with draped figures standing in the car, a winged Cupid flying before them and a rosette in the field; below, a second chariot is draw...

To the right, a tripod table stands on three supports formed as winged griffins with lion heads and clawed feet. The table surface holds a writing box with an open lid, a quill, and ...

Embossed and engraved sterling silver coffee pot Tommaso Panizza (1805-1868) Milan, circa half of the 19th century It measures 13.97 in (cm 35.5) in height x 8.66 in (22 cm) x 4.7...

Beyond, the primary butter-yellow field unfolds with mythological drama, featuring symmetrical pairs of winged griffins and swans intertwined with fluid acanthus vines and floral ros...

Two primary scenes dominate the well of the dish: one depicts a dramatic encounter with winged griffins attacking a woman in a chariot, while the other shows an exceptionally rare re...

• Central Motifs: The primary scenes include: o A Grand Chariot: Three female figures riding a chariot drawn by five powerful horses, representing a classical procession or mythol...

Each candlestick is raised on three winged griffin supports ending in lion paw feet.

Continental Renaissance Revival Carved Dragon Griffin Table Lamp, c. 1890-1930 A dramatic carved figural table lamp, the base modeled as a winged dragon or griffin-like grotesque se...

An exceptional pair of circa 1900 French Empire style ormolu wall lights, these stunning gilded bronze lights are modelled as the winged female griffin, a classic Empire motif symbol...

Its handle, delicately sculpted in the shape of a wing and a griffin’s head, gives the piece a majestic and distinctive character.

This fine quality antique clock comes with a marvelous, winged, Gothic Griffin sculpture atop the cathedral-like roof and that is what immediately caught our attention.

Featuring a classic baluster silhouette, each lamp is intricately hand-painted with vivid Renaissance Revival grotesque motifs, including vibrant mythological chimeras, winged griffi...

American Riker Bros Art Nouveau 14K mythological brooch C.1900; depicting a mythological combination including part wyvern dragon, part serpent griffin, the intertwined sword accente...

Twin gilded handles modelled as winged mythical beasts or griffins flank the cylindrical body of this fine bone china chocolate cup, produced by Spode in England under pattern number...

Notably here, a pair of opposing griffins or winged sphinxes flanking a central foliage or urn motif.

Giltwood mirror's design incorporates numerous classical elements, including a central urn or vase finial flanked by winged sphinx or griffin figures at the top cresting.

Each piece is lavishly decorated with intricate Renaissance Revival motifs including winged cherubs, griffins, classical portrait medallions, scrolling foliage, and ornamental trophi...

That's a step up in complexity from a generic mask-and-scroll leg, and it's a detail that shows up specifically in higher-end Italian Renaissance Revival production, often described ...

The central backrests of the sofas are crowned with a magnificent hand-carved cartouche depicting a classical female masqueron flanked by winged mythical creatures (griffins/chimeras...

Frieze with Mythical Creatures: The upper section of the case displays two griffins—or winged dragons—in relief, arranged as mirror images with curved tails and facing symmetrically ...

At the upper sides, classically styled female busts with carefully rendered coiffures terminate the outward scrolling arms, introducing an allegorical presence to the composition. Be...

The seat is distinguished by an intricate, embossed design of a fantastic winged beast, possibly a griffin, surrounded by elaborate Art Nouveau and Art Deco motifs.

Above each scrolled carving on the bottom corners are the heads of griffins with winged ears. The mid section of both sides have attractive scrolls with wonderfully carved roses on t...

A- condition. What Does a Winged Lion Symbolize? In ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, people placed winged lion statues or griffins outside their homes as a symbol of prosperit...

Smaller decorative details include winged sphinxes, griffins, urns, birds, laurel crowns, and vine scrolls—classic elements of grotesque ornament rooted in Roman antiquity.

The stunning top crowns are centered by finely detailed hand painted medallions of charming vivid colored flowers below scrolled designs, winged masks flanked by griffins, and striki...

Keen eyes for detail may particularly admire a marriage of grotesque and hellenistic imagery, with a myriad of sprays, statuesque faces, and mythological animals bearing a strong res...

She is surrounded by rich architectural borders adorned with scrollwork, winged putti, griffins, floral patterns, and decorative panels in classical red, black, turquoise, and gold.

Above each scrolled carving on the bottom corners are the heads of griffins with winged ears. The mid section of both sides have attractive scrolls with wonderfully carved roses on t...

The left panel presents masterful linework renderings of Roman architectural sculpture, featuring Corinthian capitals, base moldings, floral rosettes, and richly carved friezes with ...

An antique Baroque period European Medieval style six piece collection of rare and most unusual hand carved giltwood architectural elements with beautiful rich patina. circa 1700s ...

The arms feature stylized griffin or winged beast supports in blackened bronze with gilt accents at their terminals.

This elaborate Belle Époque urn stands atop the mythological beast, a winged griffin. Glazed in marbled browns it embodies both fierceness and grandeur, power and luxury.

It depicts a wonderful griffin or dragon with the head of a lion and a winged fish or mermaid tail.