“Vanitas” sculpture, ca 1900.
Patinated plaster sculpture depicting a human skull placed on a grimoire, accompanied by a die. On the grimoire is a Latin inscription: “Statutum est hominibus semel mori,” which translates as: “It is established that men must die only once.” The composition thus illustrates the classical memento mori theme, reminding us of the fragility of life and the role of chance in existence.
A unique piece, at the intersection of curiosity object and symbolic sculpture, it fits within the tradition of vanitas, highly valued in art since the Renaissance.
Patina consistent with the period; the object is sold as is, with some loss of color and minor chips on the base.
- Period:19th century - End of 19th / 20th century - 1900 to 1919.
- Dimensions (H x W x D):16cm x 28cm x 21cm.
- Weight:2 Kg.
- Condition:Good.
- Style:Other style / Symbolism.
- Material:Mineral / Stone.
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Price:550 €
Packaging and delivery costs:
Collection: Free.
For Belgium: €30.
For France: €50.
For Europe: €80.
For the rest of the world: €150.