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Hercules And Omphale

Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia. Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and distaff in hand at
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Vernis Martin Mounted Parquetry Side Cabinet by Maison Krieger, French
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
is after Francois Lemoyne’s painting ‘Hercules and Omphale’ from 1724, currently in the musée du
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse Marble and Bronze Bust of Omphale
By Louis Robert Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Cincinnati, OH
and private collections. This Carrier-Belleuse bust has been made in the form of Omphale, Queen of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
reversal central to the mythological story with Hercules holding a spindle, and Omphale sitting on the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
of Omphale, Queen of Lydia. Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and distaff in hand at Omphale
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
H 35.83 in W 35.04 in D 1.19 in
French 'Hercules Spinning at Omphale's Feet' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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18th/19th Century Hercules and Omphale Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th/19th century French Hercules and Omphale fireback. Hercules is spinning at Omphale's feet
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18th Century Hercules And Omphale Fireback
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Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules disguised as a woman was sold by Mercury (god of
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18th Century Hercules And Omphale Fireback
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18th or 19th Century Hercules and Omphale Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules disguised as a woman was sold by Mercury (god of
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18th Century French Neoclassical 'Hercules and Omphale' Fireback
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Beautiful 18th century French fireback with Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules is
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18th Century French Louis XV 'Hercules and Omphale' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules is
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18th Century French Louis XV 'Hercules and Omphale' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules is
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18th Century French Louis XV 'Hercules and Omphale Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
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Pendule Clock with Cupid, First Half of the 19th Century
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Roman numerals. The base shows a bas-relief depicting Omphale and a yarn spinning, naked Hercules.
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Beautiful French Neoclassical 'Hercules and Omphale' Fireback, 18th Century
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Beautiful 18th century French neoclassical fireback with the tale of Hercules and Omphale. Hercules
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Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia. Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and distaff in hand at
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Hercules Spinning at Omphale's Feet Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules, who was
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Hercules Spinning at Omphale's Feet Fireback
Hercules Spinning at Omphale's Feet Fireback
H 16.15 in W 15.95 in D 0.6 in
Painting Depicting Hercules and Omphale by Giovanni Danedi Called Il Montalto
By Giovanni Stefano Danedi
Located in Sabbio Chiese BS, IT
Giovanni Stefano Danedi (or Doneda) called Il Montalto (1612-1690), Hercules and Omphale, oil on
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Exquisite Pair of 19th Century Old Master Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Hercules and Omphale" both after François Lemoyne. Each one vibrantly painted and in untouched condition
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Hercules And Omphale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hercules and omphale you’re looking for. A hercules and omphale — often made from iron and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the hercules and omphale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A hercules and omphale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Rococo and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Hercules And Omphale?

A hercules and omphale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $424 and the highest can go for as much as $2,006.
Questions About Hercules And Omphale
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Hercules knot symbolizes everlasting love and lifelong commitment. You will also see it called the love knot, marriage knot or square knot. Its association with the God Hercules comes from the fact that ancient myths describe him as being very fertile. Shop a selection of Hercules knot jewelry on 1stDibs.