Pedestal Collection (#8)

Cynthia Highres
Angela Hawkey

Statue on Piazza Della Signoria. Tuscany, Italy

Gallahers Park Drive Cigarettes Advertisement
An advertisement photograph promoting Gallahers Park Drive Cigarettes, the enhanced image portrays a man reaching for the sky, with a cigarette in his hand, putting it on a pedestal as it were

The Imp
A sculpture of a young, mischevious looking girl, sat, huddled on a tall square pedestal. Date: circa 1916

Cast iron ship's table base with fish design
Cast iron ship's table base - the single pedestal support is decorated with a flying fish design. Date: 20th century

Obelisk of Theodosius. 4th century. Detail of the pedestal
Obelisk of Roman emperor Theodosius.4th century AD. Detail of the pedestal. Theodosius I offers laurels of victory. Hippodrome of Constantinople. Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 2007

Salome and the Head of John the Baptist
A sculpture depicting Salome, the daughter of Herod II, sat on top of the pedestal, after requesting the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod was forced by oath to have John beheaded

13th Century BC 19th Dynasty 1213 1279 Altar
13th, century, BC, 19th, Dynasty, 1213, 1279, altar, ancient, age, Ancient, Egypt, animal, Art, basket, British, Museum, Cartouche, cobra, death, egyptian, England, form, goddess, Great, Britain

BOOK OF THE DEAD/10
1. Cat cuts off serpent head 2. Ani and his wife, Tutu, adoring the scarab-headed god Khepera on the Solar Bark 3. The god Atum in Solar Bark 4. Couchant lion on pedestal

A Lover of Art, 1868 (oil on canvas)
GLS224017 A Lover of Art, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 78.7x55.9 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Warwick Vase (marble)
GLS219823 Warwick Vase (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); height: 2.94 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info)

The Shepherd Boy (marble)
5934322 The Shepherd Boy (marble) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); 101x85x57 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

North American F-100D Super Sabre 56-2928
North American F-100D-60-NA Super Sabre 56-2928 (MSN 235-26) with 81st TFS, 50th TFW in 1958. In May 1994 on a pedestal as gate guard at Robins AFB, Georgia Date: circa 1995

Deva, Quang Nam provinc, 9th century AD (sandstone)
3930217 Deva, Quang Nam provinc, 9th century AD (sandstone) by Champa Civilisation, (2nd-17th century); Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Largest Buddha statue of Cham culture ever found, Quang Nam province, 10th century AD (sandstone)
3930220 Largest Buddha statue of Cham culture ever found, Quang Nam province, 10th century AD (sandstone) by Champa Civilisation, (2nd-17th century); Cham Museum, Danang

Lion, Danang province, 13th-14th century AD (sandstone)
3930190 Lion, Danang province, 13th-14th century AD (sandstone) by Cham School; Cham Museum, Danang, Vietnam; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris
3561059 Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); (add.info.: Paris, place du Carrousel)

Mrs Cornelia Adele Fassett (Artist) Painted "The Electoral Commission"in U. S
Mrs Cornelia Adele Fassett (Artist) Painted " The Electoral Commission" in U.S. Capitol, 1877 or 1878

Allegorical portrait of Felipe el Bueno (Philip the Good Duke of Burgundy) founder of the... 1778
Allegorical portrait of Felipe el Bueno (Philip the Good Duke of Burgundy) founder of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1778

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner. ca. 1550 (tapestry)
CUL4906145 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner. ca. 1550 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); (add.info.: by COECKE VAN AELST)

DDE-90032152
Italy, Cinque Terre, Monterosso. A statue of St. Francis of Assisi petting a dog and looking out over the sea. Date: 21/07/2004

DDE-90032148
Italy, Pisa. Famous leaning tower Date: 30/08/2007

DDE-90021783
South Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point. Statue of chacma baboon parent with baby on back. Date: 05/10/2006

Monument to Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654) (bronze)
HJA160684 Monument to Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654) (bronze) by Swedish School; Riddarhuset, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Nobility, 1734 (monochrome fresco)
5949102 Nobility, 1734 (monochrome fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Merit, 1734 (monochrome fresco)
5949101 Merit, 1734 (monochrome fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Ludovicus victor et Pacator, 1748 century (engraving)
6200261 Ludovicus victor et Pacator, 1748 century (engraving) by Wille, Johann Georg (1715-1808); 44.5x32.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis XV (1710-74)

Page 16. Proserpine;God Terminus, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669986 Page 16. Proserpine; God Terminus, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Portrait of Count Camillo Berso of Cavour (1810-61) (oil on canvas)
BAL130063 Portrait of Count Camillo Berso of Cavour (1810-61) (oil on canvas) by Giordigiani, Michele (1830-1909); Museo del Risorgimento, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Camillo Benso)

Pedestal, sideboard and wine cooler, Regency style
6338612 Pedestal, sideboard and wine cooler, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Pedestal, sideboard and wine cooler, Regency style)

Sideboard with cellaret drawers and cupboards in each pedestal, and a pair of vase knife-cases
6339830 Sideboard with cellaret drawers and cupboards in each pedestal, and a pair of vase knife-cases by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811
6339836 Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811)

Still Life of Flowers (oil on panel)
RAF132056 Still Life of Flowers (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); Private Collection; Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK

The Brazen Image Erected on a Pedestal Wrought by Himself, published May 29, 1802

Flag Pole Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Stewart
Flag Pole Holder, c. 1937

Medium Covered Compote in Log Cabin Pattern on Pedestal, 1875 / 96
Medium Covered Compote in Log Cabin Pattern on Pedestal, 1875/96

Log Cabin pattern covered compote, c. 1875. Creator: Central Glass Company
Log Cabin pattern covered compote, c. 1875

Pedestal, Venice, c. 1770. Creator: Unknown
Pedestal, Venice, c. 1770

Candle Stand, c. 1940. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Candle Stand, c. 1940

Table (Lyre Pedestal), 1936. Creator: Joseph Rothenberg
Table (Lyre Pedestal), 1936

Portugal, Lisbon, Praca do Comercio, equestrian statue of Jose I
839262 Portugal, Lisbon, Praca do Comercio, equestrian statue of Jose I by Castro, Joaquim Machado de (1731-1822); Dorling Kindersley/UIG; Portuguese, out of copyright

Table Pedestal, 1936. Creator: Arthur Johnson
Table Pedestal, 1936

Table Pedestal, c. 1940. Creator: Bernard Krieger
Table Pedestal, c. 1940

Decorated column bases, 1538. Creator: Heinrich Vogtherr
Decorated column bases, 1538. From Ein frembdes und wunderbares kunstbuchlein, a work on art and architecture

Pedestal with lotus petals, lions, and donor, originally supporting a Shijia Buddha (Shakyamuni) figure, Period of Division, dated 573 CE

Seated Buddhist figure: high octagonal pedestal and perforated background, Tang dynasty, 8th century

Pedestal with Buddha, bodhisattvas, and monks, Sui dynasty, 581-618. Creator: Unknown
Pedestal with Buddha, bodhisattvas, and monks, Sui dynasty, 581-618

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Standing tall and proud, the Winged Victory of Samothrace or Nike of Samothrace graces her pedestal with an air of timeless elegance. Her flowing robes and outstretched wings capture the essence of victory, inspiring all who gaze upon her. In a different corner of the world, on a bustling street near Albert Dock, stands a statue by Tom Murphy honoring singer-songwriter Billy Fury. Perched on its pedestal, it serves as a reminder of his musical legacy that still resonates today. During the King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1935, an iconic ILN cover depicted jubilant crowds surrounding their beloved monarch atop a grand pedestal. The image encapsulates the reverence and adoration bestowed upon royalty during such momentous occasions. The Rosetta Stone rests proudly on its pedestal at the British Museum, bearing witness to ancient Egyptian writing that unlocked centuries-old mysteries. Its significance cannot be overstated as it paved the way for deciphering hieroglyphs and understanding our rich historical past. Shrewsbury's Old Market Hall is adorned with statues including one depicting Robert Clive standing tall on his pedestal. A symbol of power and influence from colonial times, it reminds us of Britain's imperial history while adding character to this charming English town square. Antony Gormley's Iron Men emerge from another place along Crosby Beach - stoic figures standing firmly on their pedestals against wind and tide. These enigmatic statues provoke contemplation about humanity's relationship with nature and time itself. At Pompeii's Forum, amidst ruins frozen in time by volcanic ash lies yet another testament to human achievement - a statue perched high on its marble pedestal. It silently tells stories of Roman glory days while inviting visitors to marvel at what once was. Across continents in America stands Abraham Lincoln immortalized in bronze upon his lofty pedestal. His presence evokes strength and wisdom as he gazes into eternity – reminding us of the ideals he fought for and the nation he helped shape.