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This listing is for our Memento mori wall plaque, featuring a Skull/banner design. This piece not only serves as a striking focal point in any room but also invites reflection on the fleeting nature of life. This item has been cast in a mold made from an original sculpture. Made from reinforced textile based clay, this plaque avoids the pitfalls of cheap epoxy/resin and other alternatives. Its durability and aesthetic appeal will be apparent from the moment that your art piece arrives. Sustainable Design: Mounted on an upcycled wooden base, this plaque not only exudes gothic charm but also embodies eco-consciousness. Length – 11 inch. Width – 16 inch. Depth – 3 Inch. Convenient hanging hardware has been installed on the back of the piece. Intended for indoor display only. Please consider following my store, we regularly add new original art pieces as well as this design on a variety of different style wooden bases. Thank you for your understanding!

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This listing is for a hand carved wooden wall plaque/original art piece carved from Oak. All of our skulls/wood sculptures have been completely hand carved by a single artist from reclaimed wood. The piece has been given a very durable top coat and antique finish. Includes a convenient hook on the back so it arrives ready to hang. Width – 9.5 in. Length – 11 in. Depth – 0.8 in. Intended for indoor display only. The item photographed is exactly the item you will receive. Due to the natural variation of the materials used each piece is completely unique and one of a kind! If you have any questions about anything about this listing or order please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will reply as soon as possible. IMPORTANT please be aware of your own countries rules/regulations when purchasing this item.

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This middle 1700’s northern Italian hand carved wooden boy putto is the picture of robust, plump good health with dimples, a shock of golden blonde hair and rosey cheeks. Measuring 12 1/2″ tall x 6″ wide on his 1 3/4″ tall x 4 1/4″ fauz marble painted base, the artist has chosen a dynamic contraposto pose with one foot elevated and resting on a human skull. The tradition of putti/young children being juxtaposed with human skulls as a reminder of the sin of vanity or the inevitability of death is a rich one reaching its peak in paintings and sculpture in northern Italy and the low countries in the middle 1600’s-middle 1700’s. This little fellow with wonderfully preserved original polychrome (stable) dates from the latter peiod and is filled with life despite his choice of foot rest. The elbow joint of his proper right arm is loose with old glue residue and will need a drop of glue when you receive him… Although the arm stays in place just as is. You will note several missing fingers or parts of fingers and notable, but not objectionable wear from age. The base may not be original… But is at least 150 years old judging by the quality of finish and the natural shrinkage in the wood. The item “Antique 18th Century Baroque Carved Wood Putto Cherub Memento Mori Human SKULL” is in sale since Monday, April 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Statues & Figures”. The seller is “hank503″ and is located in Huntington, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
• Figure: Cherub
• Material: Wood
• Religion: Christianity

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Memento Mori (from Latin : Remember that you are mortal) is a big movement in the world of culture and art ever since the Gothic art movement in Europe. Memento Mori accessories were highly popular during Georgian as well era. The Statue we have for sale is from that period. The skull is very well-made with excellent anatomic detail and correctness. Has rather minor wearing – no dents, no deep scratches. In excellent antique condition, quite rare Memento Mori skull, author’s handmade wood carving. A memento mori is an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death: The expression memento mori developed with the growth of Christianity, which emphasized Heaven, Hell and salvation of the soul in the afterlife: At a time when the infant mortality rate was close to 50%, death was a constant reminder of the fragility of life: The skull and sand timers are often associated with memento mori, as were flowers in still life in art. > Let this piece join in your collection and be the envy of your neighbors and friends. The MEMENTO MORI is one of the Nicest and most impressive fine masterpieces we have ever been able to offer for sale. He is in EXCELLENT Condition, and highlights impressive genius on the artist, talents and beauty. > Some dealers in antique ever and thus his pieces sell for tens and tens of thousands of dollars at retail galleries and auctioneers. However, we are presenting you the opportunity to own this piece at a much cheaper price than retail. > This is your chance to add an UNIQUE piece to your collection. >>> Signed by the author and dated Circa 1827 year. >>> ONE OF A KIND. Guarantee of Uniqueness. AMAZING – STUNNING – LARGE – LIFE SIZE!! >>> Expertise on the material : GUARANTEED 100% HAND WOOD CARVING with authentic GENUINE OLD PATINA. Choice about extremely fine detail with a gorgeous patina!!! A stunning and exceptional example of this humongous artifact!! >>> DEPICTING INSERT : FANTASTIC HIGHLY DETAILED MEMENTO MORI SKULL. Lot Bones + Bone of Hand and a snake crawls out of the mouth of the skull. 200.00mm = 8.00. Abbreviations : UNC : Uncirculated ///// EF : Extremely Fine ///// VF : Very Fine ///// F : Fine ///// VG : Very good ///// G : Good ///// PR : Poor. >>> Dear buyers , please keep in mind that we are dealing with ancient and antique items. You should not expect ancient and antique items to be as brand new ones. They always have some degree of wearing. Please, take care to examine the photos and read descriptions. >>> The photos are part of the description in this Listing!!! Dear Customers , you will receive exactly the same item which you see on the pictures , not similar or other. Please read the description carefully and review the photos. All items, which I sell, are captured with high – photographic equipment and the photos, which I insert in my auctions, are with high resolution. Photos are not further processed by specialized software! The pictures in listing are CLEAR with opportunities ZOOM for expansion so that you can perfectly identify all the details of item! WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON AND WE HOPE TO SATISFY EVERY VALUED CUSTOMER. Thanks, Good luck and have a nice day. The item “Georgian Antique Hand Wood Carving Memento Mori Life size Skull Snake Signed” is in sale since Thursday, June 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antiquities\European”. The seller is “legiofretensis” and is located in EUROPEAN UNION. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Colour: As shown on the photos in the listing
• Material: Wood
• Type: Statues
• Provenance: ex private collection

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