A lovely and most elegant true pair of Italian 19th century Ormolu and Ebonized Fruitwood plaques of Helios and Luna, signed by Karl Sterrer. These him and her plaques are mounted within rectangular mottled edged Ebonized Fruitwood frames. Helios is... — Read More

A lovely and most elegant true pair of Italian 19th century Ormolu and Ebonized Fruitwood plaques of Helios and Luna, signed by Karl Sterrer. These him and her plaques are mounted within rectangular mottled edged Ebonized Fruitwood frames. Helios is the God of the sun, associated with light, warmth, and the passage of time. Helios is typically depicted as a handsome, radiant young man with a golden crown or a halo, symbolizing the sun’s rays. Luna is the Goddess of the moon, representing the celestial body that illuminates the night sky. Luna is a daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, making her a sibling to Helios (the sun) and Eos (the dawn). Both Helios and Luna are showcased adorned in flowing garments while floating above a basket of floral decorations and accented by winged cherubs. — Read Less