Skull (Memento Mori), marble, Italy, 18th-19th century
5300,00 zł
Elegant, decorative skull made of natural gray marble, maintained in a realistic style: the eye sockets, cranial seam lines and zygomatic arches are clearly formed. The faded dentition alludes to the concept of Vanitas.
The characteristic feature of the stone used for the sculpture is irregular veining in shades of beige, cream and gray, which gives it a unique character. The surface is polished, with natural discolorations and small marks due to the properties of the material, which emphasizes the authenticity and nobility of the marble. The skull is provided with a lead pin underneath, set on a minimalist, contemporary base in black, which exposes the sculpture and gives it a museum-like character.
The object is ideal for collectors of curiosities, lovers of the art of Vanitas – Memento Mori, cabinets of curiosities and as an expressive element of interior design in classical, industrial or eclectic style. An object with a strong aesthetic and symbolic expression, which is difficult to pass by indifferently.
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Additional information
| Weight | 3,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 × 13 × 15 cm |
| Type |
Sculpture |
| Form |
Skull |
| Materiał |
Marble |
| Kolorystyka |
Beige-gray |
| Technika |
Carving |
| Czas powstania |
18th-19th century |
| Era |
Baroque |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
Italy |
| Autor |
Unknown |
| State of preservation |
Damaged right yoke arch, otherwise very good; consider natural inclusions of stone as a feature of the material, not a flaw. |
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