Memento Mori Book
German Memento Mori Carved Skull
Located in Newark, England
Antique 18th century fruitwood carved Memento Mori Skull. The skull of petrified display powerfully
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Materials
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Memento Mori - Drawing attr. to Franz Biedermann - 1902
Located in Roma, IT
Memento Mori is a modern artwork realized by Franz Biedermann (attr.) in 1902.
Large-format
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Early 1900s Symbolist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper
Antique bubble glass paper weight, with vanitas Memento Mori, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique bubble glass paperweight or paper press. Decorated with a base depicting a vanitas Memento
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Glass
H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
lid a ring in smooth pink gold, which stops a glass lens. Inside a rare Memento mori decoration
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Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Agate, Gold
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-20th Century Italian Composite Marble & Limestone Grave Marker Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An unusual composite stone open book and hands, this would off likely been a grave marker or part
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
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Limestone, Marble
H 12.6 in W 19.3 in D 3.94 in
A big diorama with butterflies and flowers with a Memento Mori Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A Memento Mori from Wunderkammer, depicting a painted skull, leaning on a book with a scroll
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
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Glass, Wood
American School Memento Vanitas Still Life Canvas Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive oil on canvas memento mori or omnia vanitas still life painting. The site measures 15.5
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20th Century American Baroque Paintings
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Canvas, Wood
Alfano Dardari Large Midcentury Trompe L’oeil Still Life Oil Painting Framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
you. Memento Mori. Instead of defining it for you, I'll offer this description from the Tate in London
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 1.25 in
Alfano Dardari Midcentury Trompe L’oeil Still Life Oil Painting Framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
, it's my opinion but I'll happily share it with you. Memento Mori. Instead of defining it for you, I'll
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Hammer & Sickle, acetate of iconic image, given by Warhol to Chromacomp Inc.
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
contemporary version of the typical 18thcentury still life genre, the present work becomes a memento mori, a
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 1.5 in
YBA YoungBritishArtist Sculpture JewelryCostume First US Exhibit 2000-2001
By Contemporary
Located in Chicago, IL
that became Deitch's personalized memento mori of Bradshaw was obtained when the gallerist tried to
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Early 2000s British Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Metal
Clemente Untitled B: surreal mythical landscape, voyage with ocean, Venus, snake
By Francesco Clemente
Located in New York, NY
life. Clemente contrasts the traditional Memento Mori imagery of a clock, marking the mortality of man
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Clemente Untitled A: surreal mythical landscape, voyage with ocean and animals
By Francesco Clemente
Located in New York, NY
the traditional Memento Mori imagery of a clock, marking the mortality of man, with the snake, a
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
Mark and the Gloves [Portrait of Mark Morrisroe]
Located in New York, NY
, “Mark Morrisroe: Memento Mori,” based on her portraits of Morrisroe. She also recently contributed an
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1970s Other Art Style Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
![Mark and the Gloves [Portrait of Mark Morrisroe]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_9323/a_33541431537993032335/MARK_AND_THE_GLOVES_Portrait_of_Mark_Morrisroe_1stdibs_master.jpg?width=240 "mark morrisoe")
Film Noir Mark [Portrait of Mark Morrisroe]
Located in New York, NY
, “Mark Morrisroe: Memento Mori,” based on her portraits of Morrisroe. She also recently contributed an
Category
1980s Other Art Style Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
![Film Noir Mark [Portrait of Mark Morrisroe]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_9323/1537991618795/Smith_Film_Noir_Mark_Boston_1980_1stdibs_master.jpg?width=240 "megan montana")
High Heel, Black-and-White Photograph of a Stileto Memento Mori
By Roberta Fineberg
Located in New york, NY
A black-and-white image of a stiletto, a high heel by Roberta Fineberg, the photograph is a memento
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Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
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Located in London, GB
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18-C English Bilston Battersea Enamel Memento Mori, Memory of a Friend Snuff Box
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Schistes Personata (Hummingbird)
By John Gould
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Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Napoli, IT
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By Ellen Carey
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Abstract Photography
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After Severin Roesen No. 0305 - Still life, flower bouquet blue & white vase
By Claire Rosen
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Rattlesnake and Tulips - Dark golden yellow tulip bouquet w/ snake & moths
By Claire Rosen
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Floral Still Life No. 1114 - Flower bouquet in gilded vase with plums & crab
By Claire Rosen
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Table Still Life No. 1015 - Feast of pears, lemons, grapes, cherries & cheese
By Claire Rosen
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Pink Transfer-ware & Felix No. 3387 - Surreal tea still life w/ goat & tarantula
By Claire Rosen
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Tears of Blood to Strengthen the Weak
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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She Smites Her Enemies with a Hiss and a Glance
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A Seed Under the Tongue and a Song Upon the Air
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Located in Forney, TX
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Late 19th c. Signed Memento Mori Painting c.1883
Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Attilio Codognato
Located in Napoli, IT
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Located in London, GB
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Untitled A: large surreal mythical landscape, voyage with ocean and animals
By Francesco Clemente
Located in New York, NY
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18th Century Memento Mori Garnet Skull Ring
Located in Austin, TX
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You are likely to find exactly the memento mori book you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Finding the perfect memento mori book may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 16th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right memento mori book for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, black, brown and gray. Finding an appealing memento mori book — no matter the origin — is easy, but Francesco Clemente each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, silver gelatin print and paper can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Memento Mori Book?
The average selling price for a memento mori book we offer is $4,068, while they’re typically $916 on the low end and $152,318 for the highest priced.
Questions About Memento Mori Book
- What does memento mori mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.
- What is a memento mori ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
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