Antique Hercules

mythological figures: Hercules, Diana, etc. High quality workmanship. The green velvet upholstery can be

Hercules wearing the Nemean lion pelt, Paris, circa 1880. Measures: Height 32 7/8 inches (83.7 cm

Beautiful 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules

18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew

. Origin: French. Brand: Head of Hercules. Weight: 248.81 grams. Dimensions: 34cmx9.5cm. Content: 950/1000

. In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then

. In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then

. In 1738, he exhibited a beautiful painting, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then

the Revd.) in the Character of a Russian Hercules, published in London in August 1763. This iconic

, “Hercules and Hebe”, at the Paris Salon, which was then destined to adorn the walls of the aforementioned

-turned elements reference the so-called Pillars of Hercules. In classical symbolism, these pillars

A circa 1900's English iron umbrella stand depicting Hercules with serpent. Measurements: Height

young satyr holding grapes. The last print displays the handsome Hercules and his wife Deianira, while

Heracles { Hercules ]. In a fine quality water gilt frame.

Europe. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since

by smaller oval scenes of the Colosseum, The Forum, The Pantheon, and the Temple of Hercules, Arch of

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

. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback is

armour of Hercules, further emphasize the theme of triumph. Mercury, the divine messenger and god of

Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since then a

male figure wears a lion skin over his head, a direct classical reference to Hercules. This emblem

modelled as Hercules wearing the Nemean lion skin, symbolising strength and heroic virtue, while the figure

two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards

of Hercules, stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback

. On the obverse side of this coin is Heracles wearing lions skin. On the reverse side, Hercules with a

Hercules is executed in unusual burgundy and dark blue tones. Our French Napoleon III charger dates from

17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint

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

Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross became

Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result, the cross

17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers

17th - 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint

Mercury descending toward Alceme with the infant Hercules, animated by swirling drapery and radiant cloud

16th century French Gothic Period fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar

pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is

Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross became

18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew

rectangular medallions. Each medallion represents a view of a Roman monument such as the temples of Hercules

18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an allegory of peace and two pillars of Hercules

aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the

, serving their nectar and ambrosia until she was married to Herakles (Roman equivalent: Hercules); her

Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross became

18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew

the Nemean Lion's fleece at her feet on one side of the dial hodoing holding one end of Hercules

18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew

A pair of 19th century bronze Grand Tour framed roundels, one depicting Hercules battling the

Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross became

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with horses, two pillars of Hercules, and the date of

club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback has a black patina. The

and the first Poussin in a British collection, Hercules Between Vice and Virtue, now at Stourhead

two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the

armour of Hercules, further emphasize the theme of triumph. Mercury, the divine messenger and god of

production, 1785, is also cast in the fireback. The pillars, called pillars of Hercules, stand for the club

16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers

lion's headdress, since literature tells that the woman made Heracles (or Hercules, in Roman mythology

17th-18th century French fireback with four Saint Andrew's crosses and two pillars of Hercules

production, 1735, is also cast in the fireback. The two pillars stand for the club of Hercules. They