What did beautiful Greek masks represent?

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.

Greek Tragedy Mask

Greek Black Terracotta

Cast Iron Plaque

Comedy Tragedy

George WachsteterJerry Lewisin Profile with Greek Tragedy Mask in Background, 1955

$700

H 12 in W 10.5 in

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

Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Sugar tongs in silver relief with shells and friezes

$280Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.11 in W 1.07 in D 1.07 in

Sugar tongs in silver relief with shells and friezes

Located in Porto, PT

. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 45.28 grams. Dimensions: 15.5x2.7cm. Content: 950/1000. Assay Mark

Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in gilded silver

$875Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.39 in W 0.71 in D 3.39 in

Snuff box in gilded silver

Located in Porto, PT

: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 114.05 grams. Dimensions: 8.6cmx1.8cm. Content: 950/1000

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in embossed gilt silver with hinged lid

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 3.15 in

Snuff box in embossed gilt silver with hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

: Greek Tragedy Mask. Weight: 85.86 grams. Dimensions: 8cm x 5cm. Content: 950/1000. Assay Mark: Yes

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid

$420Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.96 in W 1.58 in D 0.6 in

Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 61.26 grams. Dimensions: 7.5cmx4cm. Content: 800/1000. Assay

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

$630Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.49 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

. Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 61.86 grams. Dimensions: 6.3x4cm. Content: 950/1000

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff box in nickel silver with gold interior

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.76 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in

Snuff box in nickel silver with gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 75.14 grams. Dimensions: 7x4cm. Content: 950/1000. Assay mark: Yes

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Greek Tragedy Black Terracotta Mask - France 1950's

$3,800

H 10.63 in W 8.08 in D 4.73 in

Greek Tragedy Black Terracotta Mask - France 1950's

By Vallauris, Jean Marais

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind black terracotta Greek tragedy decorative mask. French art from the 50's. In good

Category

Vintage 1950s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

George WachsteterMilton Berle as Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy

$1,000

H 10.5 in W 8.5 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

MCM Greek Theater Masks Comedy & Tragedy Wall Sculpture Hand-cast in Bronze Pair

$475 / set

H 4 in W 3.5 in D 1 in

MCM Greek Theater Masks Comedy & Tragedy Wall Sculpture Hand-cast in Bronze Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Comedy & Tragedy. This striking pair of masks is inspired by classical Greek and Roman theater

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Greco Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Comedy Mask Tragedy Theater Cufflinks

Unavailable

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Greek Tragedy Theater Masks Charm

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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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Handcrafted Mask Depicting the Comedy and Tragedy of Greek Theatre

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H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Masks

Materials

Brass

Jose Pinal Hand-Carved Tragedy and Comedy Drama Mask Set

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H 8.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks

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H 16 in W 14 in D 5.25 in

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

Small Gold Theatrical Mask Earrings, Tragedy & Comedy

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H 0.25 in W 0.25 in L 0.5 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Greek Tragedy Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic greek tragedy mask available at 1stDibs. Each greek tragedy mask for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. There are many kinds of the greek tragedy mask you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made greek tragedy mask has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Wachsteter are consistently popular.

How Much is a Greek Tragedy Mask?

Prices for a greek tragedy mask start at $285 and top out at $268,475 with the average selling for $1,300.

Questions About Greek Tragedy Mask

What did beautiful Greek masks represent?
1 Answer
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.