The Cabinet of Curiosities (Wunderkammer) is a subcategory of “Other,” consisting of extraordinary and mysterious objects that exist on the edge of science, art, and magic. Its history dates back to the Renaissance and Baroque periods, when collectors assembled cabinets of wonders from around the world such as naturalia, exotic specimens, scientific instruments, and artistic objects.

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Mask of Shame – “Schandmaske,” Central Europe (Germany?), ca. 1550-1700

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1.665,00 €
A rare and authentic example of the so-called mask of shame ( Schandmaske), forged from a single piece of iron.
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Moneybox in the form of a skull, wood, iron, Central Europe (Germany?), 18th century.

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1.700,00 €
A unique moneybox made of carved wood in the form of a realistically depicted human skull. On the vault is carved a Latin cross with fleurons at the end of the arms. The arms of the cross are filled with horizontal ribs. An opening for inserting coins has been incorporated into the lower arm. At the height of the upper arm's termination is a movable wrought iron handle. In the occipital part there is a flap, closed with a peg, set on a single massive hinge. The skull is covered with a dark brown substance of organic origin.
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Skull on a quadrilateral console, wood, Germany (?), 18th, 19th century.

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157,50 €
A realistic representation of a human skull, set on a console with a trapezoidal cross-section, tapering downwards. The console is decorated with a geometric ornament of simple grooves. On the back there is a wire for hanging the sculpture on the wall. The skull was made of a different kind of wood than the console, and is undoubtedly older than it. It is probably dated to the 18th century, when sculptures depicting miniature skulls symbolizing "memento mori" were particularly widespread. At the same time, it cannot be ruled out that it did not constitute a separate entity, but was an element of some representation, such as placed at the base of a crucifix.
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This category may include preserved skulls and skeletons, anatomical models, memento mori, rare minerals, shells, occult objects, or scientific instruments such as astrolabes and globes. Each of them serves not only a decorative but also a symbolic function.

The Cabinet of Curiosities is a space of intrigue and contemplation, a place where aesthetics, science, and metaphysics meet. Today, such objects attract collectors, curators, and enthusiasts of unique narratives, as they bring into interiors an aura of mystery and adventure. Each item in this category is like a gate into another world, one that is strange, fascinating, and elusive.