Memento Mori Marble
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
superb, but this sculpture also carries a beautiful & strong message.
Memento mori is Latin for
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Marble
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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
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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Antique 18th Century German Gothic Mounted Objects
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Marble
Italian Memento Mori skull - 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Italian Memento Mori skull
Marble
North of Italy, 17th century
H 9 x L 7 x P 14 cm
At the turn
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Italian Marble Bust Vanitas / Memento Mori 19th Century Carved Sculpture Italy
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
message.
Memento mori is Latin for “Remember death.” The expression originates from a specific custom
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
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Carrara Marble
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H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Mid-20th Century Italian Composite Marble & Limestone Grave Marker Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
10cm at deepest point
Composite marble and limestone.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Marble
H 12.6 in W 19.3 in D 3.94 in
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
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Antique 16th Century English Figurative Sculptures
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Marble
H 14.25 in W 11 in D 4 in
Memento o Vanitas scolpito su bianco Carrara e Emperador spagna
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
Era un tema molto in voga sopratutto nel 1600, il nome
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Early 2000s Italian Baroque Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Cranio umano scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara -memento- made in Italy
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
base in marmo grigio bardiglio rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
Le dimensioni
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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Busto di faraone egizio, (memento- vanitas ) scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
in marmo bianco di Carrara rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
Era un tema molto
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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Marble
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Penitent Magdalene and St. John the Baptist, oil on slate, early 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
listening,
the left hand raised and the other leaning on the
"memento mori" very shortened. In front of her
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Early 17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.33 in W 13.19 in D 1.58 in
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Located in Firenze, IT
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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By Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger
Located in London, GB
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H 3.94 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
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Memento mori is Latin
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Memento Mori Marble For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal memento mori marble for your home. Each memento mori marble for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and carrara marble. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage memento mori marble now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a memento mori marble — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each memento mori marble bearing Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one memento mori marble that is appealing in its simplicity, but Laboratorio Todini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Memento Mori Marble?
Prices for a memento mori marble start at $512 and top out at $34,841 with the average selling for $4,238.
Questions About Memento Mori Marble
- 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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