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Jacob Wrestles

"Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, " Large Midcentury Painting in Rust and Blue
By Leslie Snow Feron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this large and remarkable painting depicts a nude Jacob, all ruddy like a hot, live coal, wrestling
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

"Jacob Wrestling the Angel, " Art Deco Bowl with Male Nudes, 1927, Purple & Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
angel -- wrestling during the night, as related in the book of Genesis. Jacob refused to submit, and was
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

Jacob et L'ange (aft.) Gustave Moreau engraved C.A. Waltner circa 1800's
By (After) Gustave Moreau
Located in Paonia, CO
middle. The myth is that Jacob wrestled with God ..in this case represented by the angel... thru the
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19th Century Romantic Figurative Prints

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Etching

Antique Engraving of Two Japanese Wrestlers Fighting, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Japansche worstelaars.' - ('Japanese wrestlers'). Two wrestlers
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Antique 1660s Prints

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Paper

'The Agony in the Garden', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Gethsemane
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
included the Good Samaritan and several versions of Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. His sculptures and
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1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Charcoal, Paper, Gouache, Watercolor

'Woman Sleeping', Early Paris Post Impressionist Oil, Salon d’Automne, Fauve
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
and several versions of Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. His sculptures and ceramics were both widely
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1950s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil, Paper

'Joan of Arc', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Group of Thirteen, Benezit
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
included the Good Samaritan and several versions of Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. His sculptures and
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1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Cardboard, Gouache

'Roses with a Quimper Plate', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Fauve, Section d'Or
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
and several versions of Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. His sculptures and ceramics were both widely
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1910s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

'Young Bretonne', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Post-Impressionist Oil
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
sculptures on Biblical themes which included the Good Samaritan and several versions of Jacob Wrestling with
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1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in GB
of Abraham and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, integral with scrolling barocchetto stands, were in
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emblems. A pair of boxwood sculptures, The Sacrifice of Abraham and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Carved Arm Throne Chairs, Figural Carvings
Located in Stamford, CT
and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, integral with scrolling barocchetto stands, were in the collection
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Wood

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptures, The Sacrifice of Abraham and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, integral with scrolling barocchetto
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

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Fabric, Walnut

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, integral with scrolling barocchetto stands, were in the collection
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, integral with scrolling barocchetto stands, were in the collection
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

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Oak

Family Record American Folk Art, dated 1826 Montgomery County, PA
Located in Hallowell, ME
An extraordinary piece of Americana folk art. Jacob Henry Wrestling's Family, 18" x 20" watercolor
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1820s Folk Art Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Harlem 125 - Work on Paper Depicting the New York City Harlem Neighborhood
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
better life. Artists like Jacob Lawrence used this subject in great volume, but I was more interested in
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Paper, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Hero - African American Baseball Player, Boxer, Soldier, and Businessman
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Americans relocated to northern cities in search of a better life. Artists like Jacob Lawrence used this
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

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"Jacob and the Angel" biblical figures in pinks and blues, entwine and wrestle
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Jacob and the Angel, biblical figures in pinks and blues, twist and wrestle dramatically. To Kalish
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triompher de la Matiere'', depicting Jacob wrestling with an angel, the angel with one arm outstretched
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By Arlene Love
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Performing Arts in Philadelphia and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel at the University of Scranton
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Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Located in GB
and Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, integral with scrolling barocchetto stands, were in the collection
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Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches

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Opening Night Study #2 - African American Great Migration from the South
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
. Artists like Jacob Lawrence used this subject in great volume, but I was more interested in the outcome of
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

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Morning Rush - Work on Paper of the African American Great Migration
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
relocated to northern cities in search of a better life. Artists like Jacob Lawrence used this subject in
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Nu Allonge -19th Century Watercolor, Nude Figure in Interior by Kees van Dongen
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Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
remover, a portrait painter on the terraces of cafes and a professional wrestler. In March 1900 he settled
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Located in Surfside, FL
Procession was displayed at the Jewish Museum of New York, Jacob Wrestling with the Angel was shown at
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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Morning Bell - Work on Paper About the African American Great Migration to North
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Located in New York, NY
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of jacob wrestles available for sale. Each of these unique jacob wrestles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. Jacob wrestles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Jacob wrestles made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Jacob wrestles have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Leslie Snow Feron are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,494, while they’re typically $454 on the low end and $97,366 highest priced.