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Greek Tragedy Mask

Jerry Lewisin Profile with Greek Tragedy Mask in Background
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
comedian Jerry Lewis in profile with Greek Tragedy Mask in background, circa 1955, on cardstock. 12" x 10 1
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Midcentury Handcrafted Mask Depicting the Comedy and Tragedy of Greek Theatre
Located in Roma, IT
A couple of vintage masks inspired by the Greek Roman theater. They were made in solid brass and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Masks

Materials

Brass

Greek Tragedy Black Terracotta Mask - France 1950's
By Jean Marais, Vallauris
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind black terracotta Greek tragedy decorative mask. French art from the 50's. In good
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Vintage 1950s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

Milton Berle as Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
margins. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of enduring TV Host Milton Berle as the Greek Masks
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Ink, Pen

Small Gold Theatrical Mask Earrings, Tragedy & Comedy
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Pair of Tragedy and Comedy Masks earrings in polished 14k yellow gold, mounted on gold posts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Margot de Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Comedy & Tragedy Mask Cufflinks
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mexican Modernist cufflinks. By Margot de Taxco. Each with masks of the Greek
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20th Century Mexican Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Almost Life Size 1940's Plaster Comedy and Tragedy Theater Masks Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
ancient greek drama with the smiling and frowning faces. They are the Comedy and Tragedy masks that were
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Plaster

Melpomene – Muse of Tragedy [Μελπομένη]
By Joseph Czaky
Located in London, GB
JOSEPH CSAKY 1888-1971 1888 - 1971 Paris (Hungarian/French) Title: Melpomene – Muse of Tragedy
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1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 'Maschere' (Masks) Bookends by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, circa 1950
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Fornasetti. The bookends each depict a Greek theatrical mask, (tragedy), and are executed in black and gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mythic Waters, oil painting of mysterious figure, water, African masks
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Greek tragedy, or mythic characters caught in Promethean struggle, or simply beautiful, floating, lost
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
was The muse of tragedy. In one hand she holds a theater mask and in the other a musical instrument
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
H 27.17 in W 18.51 in D 10.63 in
Die Benno Kirche - Benno Church
By Fritz Baumgartner
Located in Wien, 9
decorative function but a symbolic one. Male and female figures fill the space, the archaic mask-like faces
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Early 2000s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Self Portrait in Rheinland-Pfalz
By Fritz Baumgartner
Located in Wien, 9
function but a symbolic one. Male and female figures fill the space, the archaic mask-like faces with
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Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Arzbach - La chiesa nel villaggio
By Fritz Baumgartner
Located in Wien, 9
function but a symbolic one. Male and female figures fill the space, the archaic mask-like faces with
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1990s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Broadway's in Fashion
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
their all for each performance, and the Greek masks of comedy and tragedy, the universal symbols of the
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20th Century Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Broadway's in Fashion
Broadway's in Fashion
H 24 in W 15 in D 6 in
Regency Period Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase, Designs by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
tragedy and comedy masks, represented on the top of the bookcase, are possibly designed by Thomas Hope
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Category

2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in spheres, a classic design of the period.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Etruscan Horse Bronze Sculpture in style of Frederick Weinberg, 1960
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful small scale Etruscan horse bronze sculpture in the style of Frederick Weinberg, circa 1960s. Minimalist and modern, with stunning detailed etchings along the horses body.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood

Crepis Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone
By Wim van der Kant
Located in Utrecht, NL
Crepis Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Male Figure Marble Stone Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at a high school, he inten...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, Italy, 1971
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971 A set of three pieces from the Gli Scacchi series, translated meaning 'The Chess' designed in 1971 by renowned Italian arc...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

PLANTASIA Wallpaper - Sage
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Bring the magic of the forest into your home with PLANTASIA. A mural of majestic trees stretching out as far as the horizon in prismatic technicolour, PLANTASIA is our vision of an i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wallpaper

Materials

Polyester

PLANTASIA Wallpaper - Sage
PLANTASIA Wallpaper - Sage
H 118.12 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in
Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a variance of tables we have ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Linden Table Lamp with Contemporary Linen Shades by Studio Dunn
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Linden table lamp features a cream linen shade and lamp body, solid hardwood walnut base, and brass details. A study in duality, the piece explores the balance between soft, flow...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Limestone Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
An attractive period English Regency limestone fireplace. The jambs and frieze with Greek key motif, the end blockings with carved lion's masks with moulded shelf above. Early 19th c...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as an upholstered seat and back. H 33.5 in. x W 21.5 i...
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture in the Style of Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant and rare Etruscan bronze horse sculpture in the style of Frederick Weinberg, with a verdigris finish sitting on a walnut finish base, circa 1960s. Minimalist and m...
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20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Comedy Mask Tragedy Theater Cufflinks
Located in Antwerp, BE
resembling characters from Ancient Greek comedy and tragedy theatre. Through a cable chain, one cufflink
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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Melpomene Muse of Tragedy Metal Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
tragedy. In roman and Greek poetry, it was traditional to invoke the goddess that one might create
Category

Vintage 1970s American Busts

Terracotta Statue "La Comédie" after Louis-Claude Vassé
By Atelier Prométhée
Located in La Plaine Saint-Denis, FR
Antiquity. The allegorical figure is seated on a pedestal, holding a mask in reference to Greek tragedy. Her
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Greek Tragedy Theater Masks Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reversible charm designed as a gleeful comedy mask backed by a frowning tragedy mask Completed by
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tragedy & Comedy Mask Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Tragedy & Comedy Mask Charm Beautiful 14K yellow gold tragedy & comedy mask charm
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Gouaches, Three Muses
Located in Paris, FR
history with warrior attributes. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy. She is depicted with a tragic mask
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings

Materials

Paint

Jose Pinal Hand-Carved Tragedy and Comedy Drama Mask Set
By Jose Pinal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-carved Tragedy and Comedy drama theatre mask set by Mexican artist Jose Pinal. Signed "J
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Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau "Comedy and Tragedy" Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare dramatic ring with the masks of Comedy & Tragedy from the ancient Greek
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Archaeological Revival 14K Rose Gold Lava Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, double sided white lava cameos set in 14K Rose gold, depicting Roman theatrical masks, twenty four
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two enameled cast iron mask plaques. In the form of ancient Greek comedy and tragedy theatrical
Category

20th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures

Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks
Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks
H 16 in W 14 in D 5.25 in
Gorham Sterling Silver Comedy & Tragedy Cufflinks
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
history of which can be traced back to 700BC, Ancient Greece. It was here that Comedy, Tragedy and Satyr
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20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Questions About Greek Tragedy Mask
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Beautiful Greek masks represented different things depending on the theatrical production that they were used in. They could symbolize the innocence or purity of the character or help the audience identify the main male or female character. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique masks.