Pair of Grand French Virebent Brothers Terracotta Pottery Griffins collection_beams_cornices_lintels_pediments this diminutive

this diminutive

19th century base

(2) Width 7

the caned seat has a hole

5 Depth 15

Pair of Grand French Virebent Brothers Terracotta Pottery Griffins collection_beams_cornices_lintels_pediments this diminutiveDETAILS 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.