Taking the oath by John Rogers.

Taking the oath by John Rogers.   « Less

Italian Bronze "Grand Tour" Figure of Young Dionysius, late 19th century, the standing nude figure with wine skin over one shoulder. 25"tall.

Italian Bronze "Grand Tour" Figure of Young Dionysius, late 19th century, the standing nude figure with wine skin over one shoulder. 25"tall.   « Less

6.5" tall, on alabaster base.Very fine chase work and patination. Excellent ORIGINAL condition.

6.5" tall, on alabaster base.Very fine chase work and patination. Excellent ORIGINAL condition.   « Less

Here is a rare example of an interesting Greek character, Hermaphroditus. This beautifully cast bronze is 11" high and has the typical ornamental circular base, exemplary of  More »

Here is a rare example of an interesting Greek character, Hermaphroditus. This beautifully cast bronze is 11" high and has the typical ornamental circular base, exemplary of souveniers of the Grand Tour. Nice original patina with the normal wear, producing a very warm, soft tone. Guaranteed to be from the period we say it's from, which is late 19th Century. Note the obvious female characteristic hair and face with the body of a male figure. Please read this fascinating account of Hermaphroditus: Hermaphroditus was the son of Hermes and Aphrodite. He traveled to exotic lands, where he came upon Salmacis in a pool of clean water. On seeing Hermaphroditus, Salmacis fell immediately in love; Hermaphroditus refused her advances and left. Soon after, Hermaphroditus, feeling he was alone, jumped into the pool of water and started swimming. Salmacis appeared in the water once again. She then held on to Hermaphroditus, stealing kisses and embracing him; the more he tried to escape, the more Salmacis clung to him. While she was overwhelming him, she prayed to the gods not to ever let them be separated, and it was then that the gods, having heard the prayer, merged the two bodies into one. From that day on, they were no longer two persons, nor was it possible to call them man and woman, but being one, they seemed neither and yet both. What a rare and lucky find for somebody!   « Less

Emile Louis Picault, Paris, 1840-1915.Very fine chase work and patination. Excellent ORIGINAL condition.23" tall.

Emile Louis Picault, Paris, 1840-1915.Very fine chase work and patination. Excellent ORIGINAL condition.23" tall.   « Less

box-filigree.

box-filigree.   « Less

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box-filigree-s.   « Less

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 1. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well  More »

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 1. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well Including other wooden items made in Israel.   « Less

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 2. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well  More »

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 2. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well Including other wooden items made in Israel.   « Less

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 3. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well  More »

Israeliana - Bezalel Wooden 3. Original and signed Bezalel items and other Bezalel related items Mainly olive wood made, most are marked Jerusalem, some in Hebrew as well Including other wooden items made in Israel.   « Less