Herwig Simons


Wonderfull Memento Mori 17th. century Flemish marble skull Memento Mori A Latin phrase translated as "Remember you must die" (and the origin of the English word memento, which appeared as memento mori, "remembrance of death". It names a genre of artistic creations that vary widely from one another, but which all share the same purpose: to remind people of their own mortality and the punishment they will receive if they transgress the rules of their religion. The phrase has a tradition in art that dates back to antiquity.  
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Herwig Simons
Address:
Watteeustraat 27 ,
1000 Brussel
Region: Antwerpen
Country: Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)475 467546
E-mail: Info@herwigsimons.be
Website: www.herwigsimons.be
Lay Figure - Artist Mannequin

Lay Figure - Artist Mannequin

A fine Art Deco period wooden articulated artist model , 50 cm. H.
Wooden Staircase Model

Wooden Staircase Model

Staircase models were made in the 19th. century by pupils or masters of the Compagnonnage guild in France . H. 77 cm , Base 52 x 43 cm
Model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron

Model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron

A rare 19th. century model of a Colimaçon staircase in iron. Rusty patina. H. 40 cm
Fine 17th. century German turned ivory mortar with pestle

Fine 17th. century German turned ivory mortar with pestle

Superb 17th. century German , probably Nurenberg Apothecary ivory turned mortar and pestle. Very elegant shape ,nice patina and in very good condition. H. 21,5 cm Cites nr. FR230900343-K

 
Neapolitan articulated wooden polychromed Mannequin

Neapolitan articulated wooden polychromed Mannequin

A rare and very beautiful Neapolitan articulated Mannequin or Lay Figure. Fine androgen face , set with glass eyes . H. 55 cm
Neapolitan Baby Jesus

Neapolitan Baby Jesus

A Neapolitan wooden polychrome sculpture of the baby Jesus with glass eyes. Second half 18th. century . H. 59 cm
Silvered bronze sculpture of Diana the Huntress

Silvered bronze sculpture of Diana the Huntress

Very fine and rare 19th. century silvered bronze sculpture of Diana the Huntress siting on a deer. In the style of Fontainebleau on a marble base. D.24 cm H. 45 cm
Artist Mannequin - Layfigure

Artist Mannequin - Layfigure

A fine Art Deco period articulated Artist Model in walnut . H. 40 cm
Venetian 17th. century Marble Lion Mask

Venetian 17th. century Marble Lion Mask

A very decorative sculpture of a Lions head mask in Istrian marble. Early 17th. century . Comes on a custom made black metal base . H. 50 cm 

 
Italian Mirror

Italian Mirror

Fine 17th century Italian mirror in Walnut and Ebony , size 73 x 68 cm
Masterpiece Model of a Pulpit

Masterpiece Model of a Pulpit

Fine and rare Chef D’oeuvre de Compagnonnage of a pulpit in walnut , last quarter 19th. century. Hight 71cm.
Lucite Obelisk table Lamps by Sandro Petti for Maison Janssen

Lucite Obelisk table Lamps by Sandro Petti for Maison Janssen

Pair of large obelisk lamps in translucent plexiglas on polished chromed step bases , resting on four ball feet . Original electrified. Base 21 x 21 cm, hight 79 cm.