Vanitas “memento Mori”, Half-skull Angel Head In Carved And Painted Wood, 18th Century Tyrol

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Object description :

"Vanitas “memento Mori”, Half-skull Angel Head In Carved And Painted Wood, 18th Century Tyrol "

Extremely rare polychrome wooden sculpture representing a head divided vertically: left side, idealized face of a young character (cherub?) with curly hair; right side, anatomically correct representation of a skull. Illustration of the memento mori type emphasizing the contrast between life and death. Provenance: Collection of curiosities of an art lover in Austria (Tirol). 18th century period. Good authentic condition.

Price: 1 900 €

Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition

Material: Painted wood
Width: 14 cm
Height: 20,5 cm
Depth: 14 cm

Reference: 1599636
Availability: In stock