Gargoyle Collection

Paris Gargoyle
Black Peter the stone gargoyle of Notre Dame is 250ft above the ground. All Parisienne children know he watches out for naughty children

Rude Gargoyle
Gargoyle on a medieval seminary (now a girls school) at Tours, France : masons often amused themselves by cutting such subjects on respectable buildings

Booths Dry Gin advertisement at Gargoyle club
Advertisement for Booths Dry Gin showing George, the barman mixing some delicious cocktails. The Gargoyle Club on Meard Street was a regular haunt for many artists

A gargoyle on Notre Dame de Paris cathedral looks over the city, Paris, France, Europe

Gargoyle of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
The gargoyles are an essential part of the history of the cathedral, and a key aspect of the site. The gargoyles main purpose is very practical

A gargoyle on Notre Dame de Paris cathedral keeping a watchful eye over the city below, Paris, France, Europe

Gargoyle, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Car & Motorbike on Road
A motorcyclist and two ladies in an open saloon car enjoy a drive into the country in this advertisement for Gargoyle Mobiloils & Greases

Mobiloil enamel sign
An enamel sign advertising Mobiloil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

A gargoyle stares out from Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

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England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, A decorative gargoyle used to drain water from a roof at Trinity College

Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887
Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Entrance to Heidelberg Castle in Heidelberg, Germany Circa 1887. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Hamburg Skyline From St. Nicholas Church
Formerly one of the five Lutheran Hauptkirchen (main churches) in the city of Hamburg. The church lies now in ruins, with only its tower remaining

Gargoyles on Notre Dame Cathedral, and beyond, the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, Europe

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738708 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled

Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame
3077790 Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame)

Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame
3077789 Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738762 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled: 'The monsters of cathedrals number 6 Von Bulow' (Bernard von Bulow)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738657 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled

Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame
3077788 Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Gargoyles on the west front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame)

Panel from the right hand door of the portal, 12th century (bronze)
KAB145090 Panel from the right hand door of the portal, 12th century (bronze); Church of San Zeno Maggiore, Verona, Italy; (add.info)

Ornament: Free Ornaments, The Crocket, and the Gargoyle (engraving)
8646987 Ornament: Free Ornaments, The Crocket, and the Gargoyle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Ornaments, The Crocket, and the Gargoyle)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738739 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled: 'The monsters of cathedrals number 1 William II (1859-1941)'

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738737 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled
LUX4738719 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a gargoyle of cathedrale transforms into German general entitled

The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg
3570357 The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 1584-1589 ca)

Panoramic view of Paris taken from the top of Notre Dame. In the foreground, the Chimeres, the Stryge
PCT4264597 Panoramic view of Paris taken from the top of Notre Dame. In the foreground, the Chimeres, the Stryge. View of the Montmartre Butte (with the Sacre Coeur) and the Saint Jacques Tower

Handle with Kala Head, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Handle with Kala Head, 13th century

Kala Head, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Kala Head, 13th century

Wood Carving, c. 1943. Creator: Clements Clayton
Wood Carving, c. 1943

Animal Head, c. 1943. Creator: Clements Clayton
Animal Head, c. 1943

Letter K, 1630. Creator: Pierre Aubry
Letter K, 1630

The Gargoyles, Stirling Castle, 1898. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Gargoyles, Stirling Castle, 1898

Animal Head, c. 1939. Creator: Gerard Barnett
Animal Head, c. 1939

Alpha and Omega:Title Page, 1908/09. Creator: Edvard Munch
Alpha and Omega:Title Page, 1908/09

Gargoyle on the roof of Notre Dame cathedral looks out over Paris, France

Icicles hang from a gargoyle on the Sacre Coeur basilica at the Butte Montmartre in Paris as winter weather bringing snow and freezing temperatures arrive in France, France, February 9, 2018

Gargoyles on facade of cathedral Notre Dame, Dijon, Ca'te-d Or departement, Burgundy
Gargoyles on facade of cathedral Notre Dame, Dijon, CA'te-d Or departement, Burgundy, France

Gargoyle gecko
Kurit Afsheen

Greece, Athens, Close-up of Gargoyle at the National Library of Greece Building
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Wall fountain with two pilasters at the sides. The water flows from a gargoyle placed at the base of a sculpted shell. The work is completed by tuff stone applications

Fountain with a mask conserved in the Solin in Croatia Croatia Solin Font. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:XV sec

Detail of the Tour Saint-Michel on the side of the facade of the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay France Vezelay Bell Tower Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Mask chiseled in the rock of Saulieu France Saulieu. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Window of a palace in Tolosa France Tolosa. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Stone mask surmounted by a window, Tolosa France Tolosa. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Store front with autumn decor

An architrave ornamented with reliefs of theatrical masks in the middle of other fragments of architectual elements in the Roman theater of Aspendos, Turkey Turkey Aspendos Architrave

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"Guardians of the City: The Enigmatic Gargoyles of Paris" Perched high atop the iconic Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, a gargoyle gazes sternly over the enchanting cityscape below. With its grotesque features and imposing stance, this Parisian gargoyle stands as a silent sentinel, watching over the heart of France with an air of mystery. Known for their ornate and often rude appearances, gargoyles have become synonymous with Gothic architecture. This particular one on Notre Dame Cathedral has captured the imagination of visitors from around the world who marvel at its intricate details and eerie presence. But these stone creatures are not limited to just cathedrals; they can be found in unexpected places too. At the renowned Gargoyle club in Paris, an advertisement for Booths Dry Gin catches your eye amidst a crowd of partygoers. It seems even gargoyles enjoy a good drink. Venturing beyond France's borders, we find another fascinating example in Heidelberg Castle, Germany. Dating back to 1887, this gargoyle guards the entrance with an aura that transports you to another era entirely. Back in Paris, Mobiloil enamel signs catch your attention as you stroll through picturesque streets lined with vintage cars and motorbikes. These reminders of bygone eras blend seamlessly with the timeless presence of gargoyles that adorn buildings throughout Europe. Whether perched upon grand cathedrals or hidden within architectural gems across continents, these guardians remain steadfast symbols of protection and intrigue. Their watchful eyes seem to hold secrets untold as they silently observe our bustling cities below. So next time you wander through cobblestone streets or gaze up at towering structures like Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris or Heidelberg Castle in Germany, take a moment to appreciate these enigmatic creatures—the gargoyles—who continue to captivate our imaginations while keeping eternal vigilance over our beloved cities.