HD photos of the bronze griffin sculptures on the Train Bleu staircase in Paris - Page 143



These high definition photos were taken inside the Gare de Lyon train station that was designed for the 1900 World Fair in Paris, and a buffet style restaurant was also required, which became known as Le Train Bleu, and these pictures show the two ornate bronze sculptures as newel posts on the monumental staircase which takes you to the entrance of this gourmet restaurant.

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Griffin sculpture on left hand side of Train Bleu staircase
The first HD photo shows the left hand side newel post of the staircase, and as you can see in this image this bronze sculpture is of a mythical creature like a mythical griffin with a Lion's face.
Griffin sculpture on right side of the Train Bleu staircase
This time the above image shows the right hand side newel post of the Train Bleu staircase, and as you can know doubt tell these bronze sculptures are identical, except the placement of the mythical griffin legs that are the opposite way round.
The Train Bleu staircase in Gare de Lyon
Now to see these mythical griffin bronze sculptures on the grand staircase of Le Train Bleu restaurant, you will find them located inside Hall 1 of the Gare de Lyon train station in the 12th Arrondissement of Paris.

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