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

Medium: Watercolor on Cardstock Signature: Unsigned Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of comedian Jerry Lewis in profile with Greek Tragedy Mask in background, circa 1955,...

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

Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 45.28 grams. Dimensions: 15.5x2.7cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

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

Origin: French. Brand: Greek Tragedy Mask. Weight: 85.86 grams. Dimensions: 8cm x 5cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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

Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 114.05 grams. Dimensions: 8.6cmx1.8cm.

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

Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 61.26 grams. Dimensions: 7.5cmx4cm.

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.

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

Origin: French. Brand: Greek tragedy mask. Weight: 75.14 grams. Dimensions: 7x4cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Solid Gold Vanity Set - Charles X - 19th century

$22,500Sale Price|55% Off

H 5.12 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Solid Gold Vanity Set - Charles X - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Metal: Gold Origin: French Mark: Greek Tragedy Mask Weight: 1772.44 grams Dimensions: 33x25x13 cm Purity: 500 Assay Office Mark: Yes, since 1838 Additional information: Signs of use

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

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.

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

Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of enduring TV Host Milton Berle as the Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy, along with the original single caricature, sketches, on illustr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Comedy & Tragedy Drama Mask Cufflinks in 18K Gold, Made in Greece Circa 1980

$2,080 / set

L 0.79 in

Comedy & Tragedy Drama Mask Cufflinks in 18K Gold, Made in Greece Circa 1980

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

We got these from an estate that included some Zolotas and Lalaounis pieces, but while this pair of cufflinks was made in Greece, we haven't been able to match the maker's mark with ...

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

The image features two iconic Greek theater masks symbolizing comedy and tragedy.

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

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

Located in Antwerp, BE

These unique 18K yellow gold French Victorian cufflinks from 1890 depict four grinning portraits resembling characters from Ancient Greek comedy and tragedy theatre. Through a cable ...

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 jump ring bale Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1900s Measures: 7/8 x 7/16 i...

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 represent respectively the 2 most important theatrical genres: comedy and tragedy.

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. Pinal".

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 masks.

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. 21st century, or contemporary. Masks measure ½ x ¼ x ¼ in. (1.3 x .6 x .6 cm.) (l x ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

$34,500

H 0.88 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

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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.