Medieval to Post Medieval Stone Remember that you will die - Skull - - 17 cm
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Memento Mori - Skull - made of stone, Dolichocephalic skull, dating to the XV–XVII centuries (Medieval to Post Medieval), measuring 17 cm high, 25 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in excellent condition and acquired in 2023 from a Paris-auction house with provenance from a Belgian collection.
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Important and spectacular, stone skull!!
- Dolichocephalic-shaped skull
Momento Mori ..
Expertise in Paris, FLIGNY cabinet .. 2023
Provenance: ex Col Belgian 1970
"Memento mori" is a Latin phrase meaning "remember that you will die." Originating in Roman antiquity and popularized by Christianity, this philosophical and artistic concept reminds of human mortality to encourage living the present moment with wisdom, humility, and detachment from earthly vanities.
Total 10 KL
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Provenance:
The provider guarantees that they obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
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They will ensure that any required licenses will be secured before the shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and any specific fees apply, they will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Important and spectacular, stone skull!!
- Dolichocephalic-shaped skull
Momento Mori ..
Expertise in Paris, FLIGNY cabinet .. 2023
Provenance: ex Col Belgian 1970
"Memento mori" is a Latin phrase meaning "remember that you will die." Originating in Roman antiquity and popularized by Christianity, this philosophical and artistic concept reminds of human mortality to encourage living the present moment with wisdom, humility, and detachment from earthly vanities.
Total 10 KL
express mail + insurance
Provenance:
The provider guarantees that they obtained this lot legally.
The lot comes from a French collection
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that they have the right to ship this lot.
They will ensure that any required licenses will be secured before the shipment of this lot.
If more than a few days are needed and any specific fees apply, they will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Medieval to Post Medieval
Century/timeframe
XV - XVII centuries
Name of object
Remember that you will die - Skull -
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
25 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
15 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
