Lot 10
Lot 10
GERMAN, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY

Two Memento Mori Skulls

Price Realised GBP 2,000
Estimate
GBP 800 - GBP 1,200
Loading details
GERMAN, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY

Two Memento Mori Skulls

Price Realised GBP 2,000
Price Realised GBP 2,000
  • Details
  • Related Articles
  • More from
Details
GERMAN, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY
Two Memento Mori Skulls
One polychrome limewood, 18th century; the other boxwood, 17th century; each on a modern base
The limewood skull: 114 in. (3.5 cm.) high; 412 in. (11.5 cm.) high, overall
The boxwood skull: 1 in. (2.5 cm.) high; 334 in. (9.5 cm.) high, overall
Provenance
A private collection, England.
Special notice
-
Brought to you by
Caitlin Yates
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
More from
Finch and Co's Cabinet of Curiosities