~ the ANGELUS cast iron BOOK ENDS ~ Millet Potato Famine - $35 - (New Kingston, NY)
~ the ANGELUS cast iron BOOK ENDS ~ Millet Potato Famine This vintage pair of cast iron bookends are a three dimensional version of the painting by Millet (1859). from wikipedia:The painting depicts two peasants bowing in a field over a basket of potatoes to say a prayer, the Angelus, that together with the ringing of the bell from the church on the horizon marks the end of a day's work.It shows two peasants during the potato harvest in Barbizon, with a view of the church tower of Chailly-en-Bière. At their feet is a small basket of potatoes, and around them a cart and a pitchfork. Various interpretations of the relationship between the two peasants have been made, such as colleagues at work, husband and wife pair, or (as Gambetta interpreted it) farmer and maidservant. Salvador Dalí insisted that this was a funeral scene, not a prayer ritual and that the couple were portrayed praying and mourning over their dead infant. Although this was an unpopular view, at his insistence the Louvre X-rayed the painting, showing a small coffin over-painted by the basket.The Irish Great Famine (Potato Famine) is considered to be from 1840-1852 and may have had some influence on the choice of imagery. The bookends are in Very Good, Used condition, with original paint, no cracks, breaks or repairs and the original (somewhat worn) felt.They measure 4 1/2” high by 4 11/16” wide by 2 1/8” deep. The weight of a single end (unpacked) is 2 lbs.,12 oz. I don’t know this category of item, so please ask questions.Please examine the photos carefully. PayPal accepted. USPS PARCEL SELECT shipping is calculated to your location and includes Tracking.There is no handling fee. Upgrade to Priority Mail may be made at Seller’s option and expense. Ships to USA only. Combined shipping is NOT AVAILABLE with this item.I will invoice within 3 days of end of auction. Payment is to be received within 3 days of Invoice.8% NY State sales tax is applied where applicable.IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WI…
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