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    a pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor kasper hendrik roskam (1818-1894)

    Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    • Antique A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)

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    A pair of historically interesting marble reliefs made and signed by the sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)
    made by himself for his wedding.
    With on the reverse the engraved text of his wedding.
    Still with the original marble frames.
    All in original condition, not restored.

     
    signed: ROSKAM
    = Kasper Hendrik Roskam
    born: Harderwijk 8 juni 1818 died: Amsterdam 26 februari 1894
    made for his wedding 18 february 1852. with Engelina Jager.
     
    Each relief engraved with text on the reverse.
     
    At the reverse of the relief of the Farmer:
    ______________________________
    Ik ben een Hollands boertje,
    Zo vrolijk en zo blij,
    Ik heb een aardig bruidje
    En het nodige erbij
    als je geld hebt dan doe je wonderen,
    Als je niet en het dan is donderen.
    ___________________________________
    Translation:
     
    I am a small Dutch farmer,
    Cheerful and happy,
    I have a nice bride,
    And lots on top of that.
     
    If you have money you can do wonders
    If not, it thunders.
    _____________________________________
     
    at the reverse of the relief of the farmer's wife:
    _____________________________________
    “ De deugd in het hart
    En een meijsje in een d’arm
    Her eerste maakt zalig
    En ‘t tweede warm.”
     
    Ten tijde van het gouden kalf
    Werdt men beloond – maar nu niet hallef
     
    Kasper Hendrik Roskam, geb: 18 Juny 1818
    Getrouwd 18 Febr. 1852
    Met Engelina Jager –’t is een goeye ziel
    _______________________________________
    Translation:
     
    The virtue in the hart,
    And a girl in your arms,
    The first will bless you,
    The second warm.
     
    During the time of the golden calf,
    You were treated, but now not even half.
     
    Kasper Hendrik Roskam, born: 18 June 1818
    Married 18 Febr. 1852
    With Engelina Jager – it is a good soul.
    ____________________________________
    Interesting to see is that in the rim of the hat on the relief of the man there is a lottery ticket. This has a typical symbolic meaning that the man has won the lottery.
     
    35cm wide 40cm high.
    in original un restored condition.
     

    Antiques.co.uk Ref: Y63QGC85

    Materials:
    carved marble
    Width (cm):
    35
    Height (cm):
    40
    Price: £1,250.00

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