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Greek Tragedy Mask

Jerry Lewis
Caricature Original
Watercolor Greece
Greek Gold Charm
Theater Mask
Greek Black Terracotta
Cast Iron Plaque
Comedy Tragedy
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

Jerry Lewisin Profile with Greek Tragedy Mask in Background

George Wachsteter
Jerry Lewisin Profile with Greek Tragedy Mask in Background, 1955

$700
H 12 in W 10.5 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

Sugar tongs in silver relief with shells and friezes
Sugar tongs in silver relief with shells and friezes

Sugar tongs in silver relief with shells and friezes

$200 Sale Price
50% Off
H 6.11 in W 1.07 in D 1.07 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

Snuff box in embossed gilt silver with hinged lid
Snuff box in embossed gilt silver with hinged lid

Snuff box in embossed gilt silver with hinged lid

$1,000 Sale Price
50% Off
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 3.15 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 gilded silver
Snuff box in gilded silver

Snuff box in gilded silver

$625 Sale Price
50% Off
H 3.39 in W 0.71 in D 3.39 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

Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid
Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid

Silver snuffbox with fluting and crimped engraving, hinged lid

$300 Sale Price
50% Off
H 2.96 in W 1.58 in D 0.6 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-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid
Snuff box in nickel-plated silver with a gold interior and a hinged lid

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

$450 Sale Price
50% Off
H 2.49 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 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

Snuff box in nickel silver with gold interior
Snuff box in nickel silver with gold interior

Snuff box in nickel silver with gold interior

$500 Sale Price
50% Off
H 2.76 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

Greek Tragedy Black Terracotta Mask - France 1950's
Greek Tragedy Black Terracotta Mask - France 1950's

Greek Tragedy Black Terracotta Mask - France 1950's

$3,800
H 10.63 in W 8.08 in D 4.73 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

Milton Berle as Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy

George Wachsteter
Milton Berle as Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy

$1,000
H 10.5 in W 8.5 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

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

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

Recent Sales

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

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

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

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

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Greek Tragedy Theater Masks Charm
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Greek Tragedy Theater Masks Charm

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Greek Tragedy Theater Masks Charm

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

Midcentury Handcrafted Mask Depicting the Comedy and Tragedy of Greek Theatre
Midcentury Handcrafted Mask Depicting the Comedy and Tragedy of Greek Theatre

Midcentury Handcrafted Mask Depicting the Comedy and Tragedy of Greek Theatre

H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 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

Jose Pinal Hand-Carved Tragedy and Comedy Drama Mask Set
Jose Pinal Hand-Carved Tragedy and Comedy Drama Mask Set

Jose Pinal Hand-Carved Tragedy and Comedy Drama Mask Set

H 8.5 in W 6 in D 2.5 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

Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks
Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks

Two Cast Iron Greek Tragedy Masks

H 16 in W 14 in D 5.25 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

Small Gold Theatrical Mask Earrings, Tragedy & Comedy
Small Gold Theatrical Mask Earrings, Tragedy & Comedy

Small Gold Theatrical Mask Earrings, Tragedy & Comedy

H 0.25 in W 0.25 in L 0.5 in
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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?
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    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.

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