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Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Anatomy Studies - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755

Anatomy Studies - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755

By Nicholas Cochin

Located in Roma, IT

Jombert, 1755” The plates of this important study were mainly dedicated to anatomical studies, physiognomy and proportions, many taken from works by famous artists such as Raphael, G...

Category

18th Century Contemporary Antique Hercules

Materials

Etching

Allegory Painting Drawing Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas France
Allegory Painting Drawing Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas France

Allegory Painting Drawing Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned important noble residence and ca...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Hercules

Materials

Oil

Portrait after Raphael - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755

Portrait after Raphael - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755

By Nicholas Cochin

Located in Roma, IT

Jombert, 1755” The plates of this important study were mainly dedicated to anatomical studies, physiognomy and proportions, many taken from works by famous artists such as Raphael, G...

Category

1750s Modern Antique Hercules

Materials

Etching

The Ocean - Etching by Pierre Quentin Chedel - 1755

The Ocean - Etching by Pierre Quentin Chedel - 1755

By Pierre Quentin Chedel

Located in Roma, IT

Jombert, 1755” The plates of this important study were mainly dedicated to anatomical studies, physiognomy and proportions, many taken from works by famous artists such as Raphael, G...

Category

1750s Modern Antique Hercules

Materials

Etching

Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France
Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Allegory Music Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned important noble residence and ca...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Hercules

Materials

Oil

Allegory Sculpture Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Allegory Sculpture Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Allegory Sculpture Trémolières Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned important noble residence and ca...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Hercules

Materials

Oil

Anatomy Studies - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755

Anatomy Studies - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755

By Nicholas Cochin

Located in Roma, IT

Jombert, 1755” The plates of this important study were mainly dedicated to anatomical studies, physiognomy and proportions, many taken from works by famous artists such as Raphael, G...

Category

1750s Surrealist Antique Hercules

Materials

Etching

Allegory Poetry Trémolières Paint 18th Century OIl on canvas Old master France
Allegory Poetry Trémolières Paint 18th Century OIl on canvas Old master France

Allegory Poetry Trémolières Paint 18th Century OIl on canvas Old master France

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned important noble residence and ca...

Category

18th Century Old Masters Antique Hercules

Materials

Oil

Smooth silver soup ladle with grooves along the handle to be shipped
Smooth silver soup ladle with grooves along the handle to be shipped

Smooth silver soup ladle with grooves along the handle to be shipped

Located in Porto, PT

Origin: French. Brand: Head of Hercules. Weight: 248.81 grams. Dimensions: 34cmx9.5cm.

Category

19th Century European Antique Hercules

Materials

Silver

A Pair of Engravings from the Late 19th Century Depicting Monuments in Rome and Etruria
A Pair of Engravings from the Late 19th Century Depicting Monuments in Rome and Etruria

A Pair of Engravings from the Late 19th Century Depicting Monuments in Rome and Etruria

Located in Firenze, FI

The second depicts a fantastic view of the city of Rome, with its main monuments, such as the obelisks, the Temple of Vesta, Trajan's Column, the sculptures of Hercules, the She-Wolf...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hercules

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair of Neo-Renaissance armchairs, France, circa 1870
Pair of Neo-Renaissance armchairs, France, circa 1870

Pair of Neo-Renaissance armchairs, France, circa 1870

Located in PARIS, FR

The armrests are supported by mythological figures: Hercules, Diana, etc. High quality workmanship. The green velvet upholstery can be changed.

Category

1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Hercules

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Clan Murray, Coat Of Arms, Duke Of Atholl, 18th Century  Scottish School
Clan Murray, Coat Of Arms, Duke Of Atholl, 18th Century  Scottish School

Clan Murray, Coat Of Arms, Duke Of Atholl, 18th Century Scottish School

Located in Liphook, GB

The shield bearing allegiance to the crown of the monarch flanked by Hercules and The Lion symbolising the virtues strength and courage, set underneath the banner with the latin mott...

Category

18th Century Antique Hercules

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cupid carving his bow
Cupid carving his bow

Cupid carving his bow

By Peter Paul Rubens

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Cupid Carving His Bow (After Parmigianino) and we believe to be within the circle of Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577–1640), This rare, double-sided sheet features a line drawing ex...

Category

17th Century Antique Hercules

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Little Wonder, Winner Of The Derby Stakes At Epsom 1840 Aquatint by C. Hancock
Little Wonder, Winner Of The Derby Stakes At Epsom 1840 Aquatint by C. Hancock

Little Wonder, Winner Of The Derby Stakes At Epsom 1840 Aquatint by C. Hancock

Located in Bristol, CT

One of his largest and most recognisable works is the double portrait of two thoroughbreds in a wide landscape, showing Sir Hercules and Thorngrove. Print Sz: 16 1/2"H x 20 1/2"W F...

Category

1840s Antique Hercules

Materials

Lithograph

Moretto agate seal fob pendant, in 18k gold, intaglio
Moretto agate seal fob pendant, in 18k gold, intaglio

Moretto agate seal fob pendant, in 18k gold, intaglio

Located in PARIS, FR

It depicts the profile of an old man, perhaps a philosopher, a god, or a hero from Greek mythology – Priam, Plato, Socrates, Jupiter, or Hercules. This seal pendant dates from the la...

Category

Early 1700s Italian Victorian Antique Hercules

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand
Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand

Cast Iron English Umbrella Stand

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900's English iron umbrella stand depicting Hercules with serpent. Measurements: Height: 33" Width: 21" Depth: 16"

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Antique English Oak Sideboard or Dresser Base in Jacobean Revival Style
Antique English Oak Sideboard or Dresser Base in Jacobean Revival Style

Antique English Oak Sideboard or Dresser Base in Jacobean Revival Style

Located in Casteren, NL

Notable are the turned supports between the doors and drawers, which represent a stylized interpretation of the Pillars of Hercules, a recurring symbolic motif in historical furnitur...

Category

Early 20th Century British Jacobean Antique Hercules

Materials

Oak

Framed Engraving By Sir William Hamilton
Framed Engraving By Sir William Hamilton

Framed Engraving By Sir William Hamilton

Located in Essex, MA

The scene depicts a scene from Greek Mythology, specifically one of the Labors of Heracles { Hercules ]. In a fine quality water gilt frame.

Category

Late 18th Century Grand Tour Antique Hercules

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash.
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash.

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

set of three Continental 19th century lithographs
set of three Continental 19th century lithographs

set of three Continental 19th century lithographs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hercules draws Deianira close as a putto looks on, creating a poetic contrast between heroic strength and marital affection.

Category

19th Century Antique Hercules

Materials

Wood, Paper

Victorian Walnut Serpentine Credenza with Marquetry & Ormolu by Maison Gagneau
Victorian Walnut Serpentine Credenza with Marquetry & Ormolu by Maison Gagneau

Victorian Walnut Serpentine Credenza with Marquetry & Ormolu by Maison Gagneau

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The frieze is further decorated with geometric parquetry inlay, incorporating a central floral motif, and is mounted with four ormolu masks of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin. ...

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Hercules

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Louis XV Period French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739
French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739

French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763
William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763

Located in Langweer, NL

Churchill (once the Revd.) in the Character of a Russian Hercules, published in London in August 1763. This iconic print represents one of Hogarth’s most personal and biting visual r...

Category

1760s British Antique Hercules

Materials

Paper

French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The pillars, so called pillars of Hercules, stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknown.

Category

17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Italian 19th Carved Marble Figure of a Nude Young Bather Girl by Pietro Bazzanti
Italian 19th Carved Marble Figure of a Nude Young Bather Girl by Pietro Bazzanti

Italian 19th Carved Marble Figure of a Nude Young Bather Girl by Pietro Bazzanti

By Pietro Bazzanti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In 1861 the studio was awarded the medal for 'Ercole con cinghiale sulla spalla' (Hercules with boar on shoulder), 'Due Cani' (Two dogs) and 'Cinghiale' (Boar) sculptures at the Nati...

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Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Hercules

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The two pillars are so-called pillars of Hercules as they refer to the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknown.

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Office Set by Mercier Frères – Desk, Cabinet & Chair
French Neoclassical Office Set by Mercier Frères – Desk, Cabinet & Chair

French Neoclassical Office Set by Mercier Frères – Desk, Cabinet & Chair

By Mercier Freres

Located in King's Lynn, GB

The cabinet is crowned by bronze busts of Hercules and Apollo, reinforcing the classical inspiration behind the design.

Category

Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Antique Hercules

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Round Center Table with Ebonized Carved Base
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Round Center Table with Ebonized Carved Base

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Round Center Table with Ebonized Carved Base

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional 19th century Italian micro mosaic round center table featuring architectural scenes from Rome including a central scene of Saint Peter’s Basilica with a brick red marb...

Category

19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Hercules

Materials

Stone, Marble

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century
French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon.

Category

17th Century French Gothic Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result, the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century

Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result, the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger
19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

Located in Houston, TX

This beautiful well executed faience charger depicting Hercules is executed in unusual burgundy and dark blue tones.

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Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Hercules

Materials

Porcelain, Faience

French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century

French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century French Gothic Period fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon.

Category

16th Century French Gothic Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Period 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
French Louis XV Period 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

French Louis XV Period 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18th century and the start of the Louis XV style, the pillars took on a less ...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Alexander the Great Bronze [coin] Pendant in 22K Gold (pendant only)
Alexander the Great Bronze [coin] Pendant in 22K Gold (pendant only)

Alexander the Great Bronze [coin] Pendant in 22K Gold (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

On the reverse side, Hercules with a bow and arrow, with quiver and club, above.

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Hercules

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A frieze on the base of the clock depicts the male female role reversal central to the mythological story with Hercules holding a spindle, and Omphale sitting on the fleece and h...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Hercules

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV Period 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Louis XIV Period 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Louis XIV Period 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

They refer to the club of Hercules. The date of production, 1774, is also cast in the fireback.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

As a result the cross became a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Ancient Giallo Antico Marble Roman Herm of the god Mars
Ancient Giallo Antico Marble Roman Herm of the god Mars

Ancient Giallo Antico Marble Roman Herm of the god Mars

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The Romans placed heroes like Hercules and indigenous gods on their herms. During the period of the Kingdom, their function was more architectural than religious: they supported curt...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greco Roman Antique Hercules

Materials

Marble

Two Bronze Grand Tour Framed Roundels
Two Bronze Grand Tour Framed Roundels

Two Bronze Grand Tour Framed Roundels

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Hercules stunned the beast with his club and strangled it with his bare hands.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Hercules

Materials

Porphyry, Metal, Bronze

Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880
Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880

Mercury and Fame on Pegasus Bronze Sculptures After Coysevox by Cornu Circa 1880

By Eugène Cornu

Located in London, GB

Below her, trophies, including a shield adorned with a winged Victory holding a palm and crown leaning against the armour of Hercules, further emphasize the theme of triumph. Mercury...

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Hercules

Materials

Marble, Bronze

6th Century BC Greek Bull's Head Sculpture in Hand-Carved Marble
6th Century BC Greek Bull's Head Sculpture in Hand-Carved Marble

6th Century BC Greek Bull's Head Sculpture in Hand-Carved Marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The powerful animal wreaked havoc on the island until Hercules captured it and brought it to Mycenae, before King Eurystheus.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Hercules

Materials

Marble

17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The cross is since then a sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules.

Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hercules

Materials

Iron

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