Pair of Grand French Virebent Brothers Terracotta Pottery Griffins collection_beams_cornices_lintels_pediments this antique building facade fragment

this antique building facade fragment is intricately carved in the style of Louis Sullivan

the caned seat has a hole

this diminutive

This piece is special for the myriad round crystals of varied sizes

Width 99 Depth 17 Height 79

Pair of Grand French Virebent Brothers Terracotta Pottery Griffins collection_beams_cornices_lintels_pediments this antique building facade fragmentDETAILS A large, pair of antique, 19th century terracotta griffin garden or architectural statues. Throughout ages, griffins (or gryphons) were known as the vigilant guardians of treasure. With the heads, wings (and frequently forelegs) of an eagle and the hind quarters, or sometimes the front legs of a lion; each, the king of his species, the griffin symbolizes strength. This griffin model can be also be seen at the following historical sites: 1.