Antique Hercules

centered by stately mounts of Hercules wearing a lion skin. Above the mounts are wide fitted leather pull

Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and

Large 18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped

could defend against, its ultimate demise coming (literally) at the hands of Hercules during the first

, among them a massive rhinoceros beetle, a Hercules beetle, and a scarab-like insect shown with spread

married to Hercules, son of Zeus. She is depicted wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion, slain by Hercules

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

busts depicting the Labours of Hercules fighting Nemean the Hercules fighting the Cretan Bull, father of

the myths of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus. This

with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. The date of production

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

Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace

Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The year of production, 1771, is also cast in the fireback

in the Strait of Hercules (Gibraltar), near the fortress and city itself, on the 24th of April 1607

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

Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin of the Nemean

Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin of the Nemean

illustrated with classical figures such as Pegasus, Andromeda, Hercules, and Orion. The Milky Way is shown as

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

allegorical figure—possibly Hercules or Neptune—seated on a classical plinth. This main motif is framed by

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

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

Hercules on the Pyre, now in the Louvre. It displays the special hallmark of the Baroque, a twisting and

Egyptian deity Bes, though the pose and garment may also indicate a Roman interpretation of Hercules. The

topped and centered with a mask of Hercules, above C scrolled acanthus branches, two arms with three

con cinghiale sulla spalla (Hercules with Boar on Shoulder), Due Cani (Two Dogs), and Cinghiale (Boar

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

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

Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules

Represents Hercules leaning on a tree trunk with his mace and three apples in the left hand from

refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of

fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules

Farnese Hercules and the Medici Venus. 

that granted immortality. One of the notable myths involving Hebe is her marriage to Heracles (Hercules

peony root to heal Pluto, the god of the underworld, after being wounded by Hercules. As a result

sparkling diamonds for added brilliance. Encased in Fred’s signature steel cable motif-(Hercules knot), the

Hercules drawing room mantel in the Palace of Versailles. This monumentally scaled mantel is raised by

Each with a Hercules figure holding a ball on their back. Estate of William Hodgins.

Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and

. Hercules masks are decorated at the end of each spout located atop the ormolu. The magnificent porcelain

Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The year of production, 1759, is also cast in the fireback

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

of winged male gods, apparently depicting Ares and Hercules, and the sides, large classical bust

Nicely framed and newly matted. The pantheon, forum and temple of Hercules Victor.

club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18th century and the

featuring an stylized Hercules with Lion's pelt. Original mercury gilding. Silk thread suspension

. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of

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

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

mention. c. 1820 Barye sculpted Hercules with the Erymanthean Boar, depicting Hercules's fourth Labor

, Hercules, Neptune, Diane, Jupiter............Diane, Aphrodites..... Very refinely framed.

until he was eventually freed by the hero Hercules.

luxurious red velvet shines. The lock, also made of brass, features the iconic two columns of Hercules

sides with similar mouldings, centered by Hercules and Venus with Athena on moulded scroll legs, each

sculpted Hercules with the Erymanthean Boar, depicting Hercules's fourth Labor, where he had to capture a

Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. The name of the owner and the year of production are

In marquetry de various woods, bone and nacre. Top with floral motifs and arabesques. Hercules