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19th Century Italian Walnut Memento Mori Carving with Skull & Nude Men
19th Century Italian Walnut Memento Mori Carving with Skull & Nude Men

19th Century Italian Walnut Memento Mori Carving with Skull & Nude Men

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Italian Memento Mori walnut carving showing two naked reclining young men, one with his hand resting on a human skull on a post. The figure on the reverse also rested hi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Skull

Materials

Walnut

Memento Mori Bronze Vulture and Skull Sculpture by Bohuslav Schnirch
Memento Mori Bronze Vulture and Skull Sculpture by Bohuslav Schnirch

Memento Mori Bronze Vulture and Skull Sculpture by Bohuslav Schnirch

By K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ART NOUVEAU CIRCA 1890 From our Bronze Sculpture collection, we’re pleased to offer this patinated bronze figure of a vulture and skull by Bohuslav Schnirch...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Skull

Materials

Marble, Bronze

The Physiognomy - Skulls - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

The Physiognomy - Skulls - Original Etching by Thomas Holloway - 1810

By Thomas Holloway

Located in Roma, IT

The Physiognomy - Skulls is an original etching artwork realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love...

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1810s Modern Antique Skull

Materials

Etching

Fossilized Turtle Skull from Morocco, 95 Million Years Old Specimen
Fossilized Turtle Skull from Morocco, 95 Million Years Old Specimen

Fossilized Turtle Skull from Morocco, 95 Million Years Old Specimen

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully preserved fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail.

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Skull

Materials

Other

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring

Located in Geneva, CH

A unique piece of Art. The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Skull

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux

Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Leuven , BE

Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements

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19th Century French Antique Skull

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Continental Rustic wall plaque of a Elk skull with Red insignia
Continental Rustic wall plaque of a Elk skull with Red insignia

Continental Rustic wall plaque of a Elk skull with Red insignia

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Rustic Elk skull with Red insignia and dated 1892 mounted on a scroll design shaped wall plaque with a crown pediment Damages to antlers,plaque still in good condition

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Skull

19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull
19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull

19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull

Located in Buffalo, NY

Penance & Prayer: For ascetic saints like St. Jerome, the skull signifies penance for past sins and a life dedicated to prayer and preparing for the next world.

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1890s German Gothic Antique Skull

Materials

Wood, Paint

Continental Rustic Wall Plaque of Elk Skull with Cross Insignia Painted
Continental Rustic Wall Plaque of Elk Skull with Cross Insignia Painted

Continental Rustic Wall Plaque of Elk Skull with Cross Insignia Painted

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Rustic large wall plaque of Elk skull with a painted red cross \"In Hoc Signo Vinces” mounted on a shaped brown plaque with coat of arms / knight helmet and scroll design...

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Skull

Materials

Elm

Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803
Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803

Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Early 19th Century Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology (Set of 2) A rare pair of early 19th-century anatomical engravings documenting comparative craniolo...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Original AntiqueHuman Skull Anatomy Plate after de Lairesse German Edition, 1745
Original AntiqueHuman Skull Anatomy Plate after de Lairesse German Edition, 1745

Original AntiqueHuman Skull Anatomy Plate after de Lairesse German Edition, 1745

Located in Langweer, NL

Human Skull Anatomy Plate after de Lairesse German Edition, c1745 This finely engraved anatomical study of the human skull originates from the German edition of Gérard de Lairesse’s...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Adoration of the Magi, c.1900 German Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph depicts the Adoration of the Magi, one of the mo...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Monkey with Skull, Bronze, Circa 1900, By Sculptor Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold
Monkey with Skull, Bronze, Circa 1900, By Sculptor Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold

Monkey with Skull, Bronze, Circa 1900, By Sculptor Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold

By Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Monkey with Skull, Bronze, Circa 1900, By the German Sculptor Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold The fate of the "Monkey with Skull" and its creator, Wolfgang Hugo Reinhard, could not be more d...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Skull

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Studio Craft Walnut + Maple Box Bronze Bird Skull Artist-Made Brass Connectors
Studio Craft Walnut + Maple Box Bronze Bird Skull Artist-Made Brass Connectors

Studio Craft Walnut + Maple Box Bronze Bird Skull Artist-Made Brass Connectors

By Gio Ponti

Located in Round Top, TX

The lid and angular "legs" are of maple, and at the very top, a detailed cast bronze bird skull pull sits and acts as a pull for to lift the lid; rounded brass pins connect the "legs...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Skull

Materials

Bronze

Continental Rustic Wall Plaque Featuring an Elk Skull with a Painted Insignia
Continental Rustic Wall Plaque Featuring an Elk Skull with a Painted Insignia

Continental Rustic Wall Plaque Featuring an Elk Skull with a Painted Insignia

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Rustic Elk skull with a painted Insignia mounted on a shaped wall plaque featuring an oak leaf floral design with a scroll pediment and bottom Damages to antlers,plaque ...

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Skull

Materials

Oak

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Located in Doha, QA

Provenance: Austria, 16th century Materials: Marble (skull), iron (cross), 19th-century wood and lace (base) Dimensions: Skull height 17 cm (overall 49 cm with cross and the pedestal...

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16th Century Austrian Gothic Antique Skull

Materials

Marble

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.

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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Skull

Materials

Bone

Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850

Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that a boy’s passage into manhood was m...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Skull

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

17th Century Antiveduto Gramatica Magdalene Praying with a Skull Oil on Canvas
17th Century Antiveduto Gramatica Magdalene Praying with a Skull Oil on Canvas

17th Century Antiveduto Gramatica Magdalene Praying with a Skull Oil on Canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Although both the face and the hairstyle of the Magdalene, so thick and enveloping, are striking, what is most fascinating within the painting is actually the skull, depicted with gr...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Skull

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Print of the Santo Domingo Crocodile and a Crocodile Skull
Antique Print of the Santo Domingo Crocodile and a Crocodile Skull

Antique Print of the Santo Domingo Crocodile and a Crocodile Skull

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print of the Santo Domingo crocodile and a crocodile skull. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J.

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Early 19th Century Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Comparison of Human and Primate Skulls, Lithograph by C.C. Last, 1836
Comparison of Human and Primate Skulls, Lithograph by C.C. Last, 1836

Comparison of Human and Primate Skulls, Lithograph by C.C. Last, 1836

Located in Langweer, NL

These skulls are positioned to compare cranial structure and shape, a common practice in comparative anatomy during this period.

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1830s Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box
Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

Located in Leuven , BE

Antique Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button with Fitted Box - Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 ?

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19th Century British Antique Skull

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more
19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more

19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more

Located in Langweer, NL

The print masterfully captures the unique structures of each skull, from the sharp teeth of the predatory wolf and lion to the more delicate and compact skull of the bat.

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1830s Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign
Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign

Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early 1900s; Independent Order of Odd Fellows This reverse-painted glass "Caution" sign comes with the scull and crossbone, a symbol of mortality to the fraternity, and a reminder o...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Skull

Materials

Glass, Wood

Neo-Renaissance 14K Yellow Gold Silver Carved Coral Skull Natural Diamond Brooch
Neo-Renaissance 14K Yellow Gold Silver Carved Coral Skull Natural Diamond Brooch

Neo-Renaissance 14K Yellow Gold Silver Carved Coral Skull Natural Diamond Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

Below the skull lies a brilliant-cut aquamarine, offering additional refinement and a unique chromatic contrast.

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Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Skull

Materials

Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Coral, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

“Skull” Frame, Carved Wood 19th 1860-1880 Specially Created for Dürer Engraving
“Skull” Frame, Carved Wood 19th 1860-1880 Specially Created for Dürer Engraving

“Skull” Frame, Carved Wood 19th 1860-1880 Specially Created for Dürer Engraving

Located in PARIS, FR

German frame, carved wood, 19th century, 1860-1880, specially made for Dürer engraving « Coat of arms with skull » realized by Dürer in 1503 Nice shiny patina.

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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Skull

Materials

Wood

1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker

1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and a large skull around the glass body. A small section of repair/soldering is apparent on the lid finial, all a...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Skull

Materials

Pewter

Walter Skull of High Wycombe. Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Chequer Inlays
Walter Skull of High Wycombe. Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Chequer Inlays

Walter Skull of High Wycombe. Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Chequer Inlays

By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

Located in London, GB

Walter Skull High Wycombe. Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair with Chequer Inlays To The Arms.

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Skull

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture
Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture

Jugendstil J.P. Kayser Inkstand / Inkwell with Great Hamlet & Skull Sculpture

By J.P. Kayser Sohn, Hugo Leven

Located in Lisse, NL

The quality of this stylized Hamlet figure holding a skull is absolutely breath taking. His amazing body posture in a seated position and the way this hole work of art seems to be fl...

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Skull

Materials

Metal

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron with Rare Skull Painting
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron with Rare Skull Painting

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron with Rare Skull Painting

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron with amazing skull painting on top. The table supported by a finely cast iron base.

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1920s American Industrial Antique Skull

Materials

Iron

19th Century Signed Orren C. Richard Skull Still Life Oil Painting
19th Century Signed Orren C. Richard Skull Still Life Oil Painting

19th Century Signed Orren C. Richard Skull Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Memento Moro still life oil painting. Remains in stunning original condition. Signed by the artist, Orren C. Richards, in upper left corner.

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Late 19th Century Antique Skull

Materials

Canvas

Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Black Skull Mask
Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Black Skull Mask

Nepal Citipati Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Black Skull Mask

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This mask represents the Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist Citipati, the skull faced protector. Heavy worn and polished patina inside and out from traditional use.

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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Skull

Materials

Wood

Pl. XII Antique Anatomy / Medical Print of the Skull by Cloquet, '1821'
Pl. XII Antique Anatomy / Medical Print of the Skull by Cloquet, '1821'

Pl. XII Antique Anatomy / Medical Print of the Skull by Cloquet, '1821'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique anatomy print showing the skull / cranium. This print originates from 'Anatomie De L'Homme Ou Descriptions Et figures Lithographiees De Toutes Les Parties Du Corps Humain', b...

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Early 19th Century Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Anatomical drawing of four views of a skull with muscle bands, Italy 1890.
Anatomical drawing of four views of a skull with muscle bands, Italy 1890.

Anatomical drawing of four views of a skull with muscle bands, Italy 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

A painting containing an ancient anatomical drawing in pencil and ink of four views of a skull with muscle bands, created for the creation of anatomical tables.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Skull

Materials

Iron

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls
An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls

Located in London, GB

An Unusual and Rare English ‘Memento Mori’ Carved Shrine with Two Human Skulls to the underside, a carved ‘Dragonfly’ Marble 16th / 17th Century England Size: 36cm high, 28cm w...

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17th Century English Antique Skull

Materials

Marble

Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair
Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair

Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair

Located in London, GB

Walter Skull High Wycombe. An Arts and Crafts oak wing back upholstered armchair with lovely show oak to the outer wing sides.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Skull

Materials

Oak

Rare Engraved Prints of Skulls of an Eskimo Dog and The Icelandic SheepDog, 1842
Rare Engraved Prints of Skulls of an Eskimo Dog and The Icelandic SheepDog, 1842

Rare Engraved Prints of Skulls of an Eskimo Dog and The Icelandic SheepDog, 1842

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Print of Dog Skulls from Iceland and Greenland – Gaimard, 1842 This finely detailed lithograph presents comparative studies of canine skulls, titled *Crâne de chien des Esqu...

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1840s Antique Skull

Materials

Paper

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Skull

Materials

Wood

Anatomical drawing of four views of a skull, made in pencil and ink, Italy 1890.
Anatomical drawing of four views of a skull, made in pencil and ink, Italy 1890.

Anatomical drawing of four views of a skull, made in pencil and ink, Italy 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

A painting containing an ancient anatomical drawing in pencil and ink of four views of a skull, created for the creation of anatomical tables.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Skull

Materials

Iron

Antique Print of a Hermit of Saint Paul with a Skull on his Coat, 1845
Antique Print of a Hermit of Saint Paul with a Skull on his Coat, 1845

Antique Print of a Hermit of Saint Paul with a Skull on his Coat, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Ermite de Saint Paul'. Print of a Hermit of Saint Paul. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author...

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19th Century Antique Skull

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Paper

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Prices for an antique skull start at $97 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $1,890.