Griffins Gryphons Griffons

Gryphons are mythological beasts commonly depicted as having the head, forelegs and wings of an eagle, and the hindquarters, tail and occasionally ears of a lion.

Standing Griffin from The Stone Griffin

They have been known for centuries as symbols of strength and vigilance. Military units often have a griffin as their mascot. Griffins are thought to protect one's treasure, which is why the small griffin plaque I sell has the griffin holding a key.

Villa Montalvo's Griffin Logo

Villa Montalvo is an historic landmark in Saratoga, California — and uses the griffin. A griffin is used as a logo, as shown in the above photograph, and as statures on columns flanking entranceways.

Griffin on Villa Montalvo's Entranceway

There are several different accepted spellings—with the three most common being gryphon, griffin and griffon.

Visit my website — gargoylestore.com — and go to Catalog Section 12 to view the griffins.

This Just In! Black Celtic Skull

A new skull has been added to the skull section of the website.

Black Celtic Skull

I call this guy 'Black Celtic Skull,' and that name is pretty descriptive of the piece — a black resin skull with some Celtic patterns on the top of the skull.

This skull is cast solid, so it feels very heavy when picked up.

It is well done, well finished collectible skull.

The height is 5" length (from front to back) is 6.5" and the weight is four pounds, price is $36.

Shelf Full of Gargoyles and Other Pictures

I poked back into the dark corners of my computer and pulled out some old pictures. It takes multiple pictures to get one that I think is just the right one. I thought to post some of the outtakes here, as different views of a gargoyle that one is interested in gives the viewer an even better idea of the gargoyle that can't be done in one view.

Shelf of Gargoyles and Skulls

Here is an photograph of a group of gargoyles on a shelf in the shop. The small skull in the left front center is the Small Celtic Skull. This guy is retired. Going clockwise we come to the Guardian of Hopes and Dreams, the Guardian is 8 1/2" tall. Next clockwise, behind the Guardian is Maxwell. Then the large guy is the Winged Gargoyle. Next is Chester, in the center is the Red Flame Skull.

Florentine Wall Hound Gargoyle

The above picture is the Florentine Wall Hound. This gargoyle hangs on the wall, there is an opening  in the back that sits on a nail.

Skull Toilet Brush

The above picture is the Skull Toilet Brush. I kind of liked this guy, but alas it has been retired. I posted this here to remind you — most all of these pieces are made by individual artists. As they create more work, or for other reasons, they stop offering some work. If you don't get what you see and like, well, you might not get a second chance!

Irving Gargoyle

The different gargoyles I sell called 'Irving' are based on a bass relief gargoyle located on a building on Irving Place in New York, New York.

Irving Place Gargoyle

The picture above is the gargoyle on Irving Place. This is actually not a gargoyle, as a gargoyle by definition is a waterspout — this is more properly called a grotesque, although in common usage the terms are often interchanged.

Irving Gargoyle, Gypsum Stone

The above picture is one of the several different versions of 'Irving' that I sell on my website. You can see the resemblance. Pretty much all my pieces are free standing, so this gargoyle sculpture is a free standing piece.

Browse the website to see the other Irving gargoyles that I have for sale, to go to the website click here.

Percy Gargoyle

I am rather fond of this guy, 'Percy' I call him.

Percy Gargoyle

Percy is a small resin piece, a gray patina with hand painted eyes.

This gargoyle is $19, and to get him jump over to my website gargoylestore.com and you would find this guy on Catalog Page 4.

Bronze Cranium (skull)

This is a new piece for the store, a bronze finished cranium. A skull without the jaw (mandible) is called a cranium.

Bronze Finished Cranium

This piece  is 5" tall, 7" from front to back, and is priced at $36, made of cold cast resin mixed with bronze for a metal look.

I like skulls, and I like this piece — I think it casts an 'eternal' or vintage look out to the viewer.

New Gargoyle Sculpture in the Works!

Here is a 'leaked' photograph of a new gargoyle sculpture in process.

Gargoyle Statue

This guy is being created by special request, and then will be changed a bit perhaps — and I will then have him for sale!

I have no details yet on size or price as yet — stay tuned!