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French Napoleon III Style Judgment of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash

$1,152.63
£867.81
€975
CA$1,590.80
A$1,782.04
CHF 928.61
MX$21,737.24
NOK 11,800.46
SEK 11,126.99
DKK 7,422.68

About the Item

Two young women who lived in the same house and who both had an infant son came to Solomon for a judgement. One child had died. Both women claimed the living child. They asked Solomon for help. There was no way to prove who was telling the truth. After some deliberation, King Solomon called for a sword to be brought before him. He declared that there was only one fair solution: the live son must be split in two, each woman receiving half of the child. The liar, in her bitter jealousy, exclaimed, "It shall be neither mine nor yours—divide it!" However, upon hearing this terrible verdict, the boy's true mother cried out, "Oh Lord, give the baby to her, just don't kill him!" The king gave the baby to the real mother. King Solomon's judgement has become an archetypal example of a judge displaying wisdom in making a ruling. 20th century French Napoleon III style fireback. The fireback has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. You can contact us to find out the daily rate for a freight shipment of this product to your destination. Products that weigh less than 65 kg / 143 lbs are shipped as express parcel which is comparatively cheaper. Please contact us if you would like to see similar options weighing less than 65 kg / 143 lbs which can be shipped as express parcel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.49 in (82.5 cm)Width: 39.77 in (101 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The fireback is in a good condition and is fit for use in the fireplace or as a backsplash.
  • Seller Location:
    Amerongen, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: n51671stDibs: LU973724372432

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