Dante and beatrice bookends

In the face of his anguish, dante did the one thing he could do. Antique dante beatrice bookends galvano bronze clad, orig paint, near mint, 1915. Gabriels inferno precious book dantes inferno dante alighieri desk accessories bookcases libraries book design how to introduce yourself. Antique bookends dante beatrice, book lover gift, jb jennings bookends, bronzed spelter book dante bust arts crafts style, dante the inferno industrialblonde. They are each etched dante and beatrice but are otherwise unmarked. Early libraries kept books in cupboards, not on open shelves. His last book, the epic poem, divine comedy, also inspired by his unrequited courtly love for beatrice, is considered one of the greatest works of world literature.

All through his life dante adored beatrice with a courtly love from afar. Beatrice the guide of the divine comedy cast iron sculptural bookend pair, silver. Jbs timely and expensive production techniques relied on the talent and handwork of expert artists, sculptors and metal craftsmen. Zombie bookends keep your books completely organised with the help of our little metal black zombies.

They were issued in a variety of poses by several different foundries, and we frequently find them today. In the 1920s, jennings brothers added a line of highquality bookends to their manufacturing operations and produced some of the most finely crafted art metal pieces throughout the 1920s and 1930s. This ideal heavyweight pair of beatrice the guide bookends serve as functional art while giving literary support to your favorite books. Often, these matching bookends are of higher quality since it is double the work because there are two figures cast. This dante and beatrice bookend set is very rare to find with a polychrome finish. Second, williams takes dante s use of the figure of beatrice to illustrate how the affirmation of images can help us think about god. Makes the perfect gift for horror and zombie lovers. Book ends, decorative collectibles, collectibles picclick. Beatrice was married and there is question whether she even was aware of dante s feelings. The great italian poet dante alighieri, dante and beatrice, made circa 1925 by gotham art bronze inc. Durante degli alighieri, simply called dante, circa 126521, was a major italian poet of the late middle ages.

Antique dante beatrice bookends galvano bronze clad, orig. Beatrice fell sick and died at the young age of 24. Second, williams takes dantes use of the figure of beatrice to illustrate how the affirmation of images can help us think about god. The story of dante and beatrice was very popular during the victorian era.

Bookends have probably been used since books became inexpensive. The finish on these bookends makes me believe that they were painted over a bronze coated casting. Dante and beatrice, gotham art bronze antique bookends. Design toscano beatrice the guide of the divine comedy cast. Dante and beatrice antique bookends polychrome painted by pompeian bronze. The piece feature a book shaped base and each depicts a figural character meant to depict dante and beatrice. The engraving on the back has some of the attributes of a pompeian bookend. As books became more available during the 16th century, bookends were used so that books could be stored vertically on shelves. Dante alighieri has 891 books on goodreads with 757529 ratings. A pair of vintage bookends depicting busts of dante and beatrice by philadelphia manufacturing company. Vintage bookend this pair of dante and beatrice bookends were made by armor bronze co. Antique bookends dante beatrice, book lover gift, jb jennings bookends, bronzed spelter book dante bust arts crafts style, dante the inferno industrialblonde 5 out. A beautiful vintage collector set of bronze classical bookends of dante alighieri and beatrice portinari by the renowned jennings brothers. Beatrice addresses dante, the author and a character himself, for the first time in canto 2 of dante s inferno.

Vintage dante and beatrice bookends by armor bronze co. Antique pompeian bronze bookends of dante and by bestchoices. It is considered to be holidays most important painting. Antique dante and beatrice bookends collectors weekly.

From my collection, one of my absolute favorites dante and beatrice, one of the great loves in western civilization, though occurring more in dantes mind than in any actual relationship. For the rest of his life, dante would write poem after poem dedicated to his beatrice. Beatrice was married and there is question whether she even was aware of dantes feelings. These classic bronze clad bookends of dante and beatrice are in good condition cold painted with highlights of blue and red. Get the best deals on dante beatrice bookends when you shop the largest online selection at.

This idea of love after death would take on a deeper meaning after the untimely passing of elizabeth siddal from a laudanum overdose. Many historians have questioned whether the guide who leads dante a mere step away. There are two bookends included that are in a similar style and feature a bronzed finish. Beatrice bice di folco portinari italian pronunciation. Handcrafted in heavyweight foundry cast iron exclusively for design toscano, then hand painted and distressed just enough to replicate a true antique. Nicely detailed pair of bronzeclad bookends of dante and beatrice by the pompeian bronze company of new york c. There is also interest in bronze figural bookends that are matching rather than identical, such as a striking dante and beatrice by the pompeian bronze works of new york.

Then dante made her the great fixture and catalyst in the story of the divine comedy. This book is indispensable for any serious reader of dante. Gorgeous rare arch shape beautiful face of beatrice felted bottom signed gormley heavy great condition measures. Sep, 2019 in any event, dante or dante and beatrice bookends were very fashionable here in the united states. Dante beatrice bookends in collectible book ends for sale. Mrstyndall, 3 years ago caperkid, i found some on ebay and they said bronze and that they date 192s1930s.

See more ideas about bookends, antiques and bronze. Beatrice the guide of the divine comedy cast iron sculptural. This set was made using the much coveted and highly collectible bronzeclad process of manufacturing. In any event, dante or dante and beatrice bookends were very fashionable here in the united states. Mrstyndall, 3 years ago not sure, caperkid, they do have some weight to them. If you have any questions about your purchase or any other product for. Dante and beatrice is a painting dated 1883 by the artist henry holiday that is on display in the walker art gallery in liverpool, england. We recounted the dante and beatrice story in both bookend revue and bookends. Dante beatrice bookends in collectible book ends for sale ebay. For example, bookends displaying dante and beatrice we would classify as victorian art style because their story of unrequited love was universally appreciated by the victorian mind.

By the 1870s bookends appeared, especially homemade fretcarved wooden examples. Jun 09, 2015 the meeting of dante and beatrice in paradise, dante gabriel rossetti rossetti was influenced by dantes beatrice and poes the raven when he wrote the blessed damozel. Also, after seeing the pics, i realize i need to dust some. Armor bronze used a method called polychrome to apply color to the bronze which produced colors soft in tone and harmonious in combination the name dante and beatrice are tagged at the bottom. Beautiful vintage set of bronze bookends of dante and. Each bookend stands 7 tall, 6 wide, 3 deep and weighs about 4 pounds. The bookends are finely made with detailed, expressive faces. Pair of dante and beatrice bronze clad and weighted figural bookends, circa 1930, 5h. Design toscano beatrice the guide of the divine comedy. The life of this famous woman is shrouded in mystery.

These are very nicely made with some paint lossbut that just adds to their character, right. When you buy a design toscano beatrice the guide of the divine comedy cast iron bookends online from wayfair, we make it as easy as possible for you to find out when your product will be delivered. She then reappears in canto 30 of purgatorio, when virgil disappears. His divine comedy, originally called comedia and later christened divina by boccaccio, is widely considered the greatest literary work composed in the italian language and a masterpiece of world. The bronzeclad method in the 1920s was highly innovative. Beautiful vintage set of bronze bookends of dante and beatrice by jennings brothers c. Got home and did a little research and they are dante and beatrice.

Antique dante the divine comedy poet bookends pompeian bronze 1920s. Gabriels inferno precious book dantes inferno dante alighieri desk accessories bookcases libraries book design. A set of antique dante and beatrice bronze clad bookends circa 1920 by j dante beatrice bookends bust open books 1930s jennings brothers green p jenning brothers antique dante beatrice bronzed figural bookends sculptu. From my collection, one of my absolute favorites dante and beatrice, one of the great loves in western civilization, though occurring more in dante s mind than in any actual relationship. Unfollow vintage bronze bookends to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Directory price results news help consign classic site. Get the best deals on dante beatrice bookends in collectible book ends when you shop the largest online selection at. Beautiful vintage set of bronze bookends of dante and beatrice by.