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Vintage Momento Mori

Old or Antique Estate Bronze Skull Memento Mori Stick Pin with Glass Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Memento Mori stick pin. With a figural bronze skull with glass eyes mounted on a
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Bronze

Vintage Moth I (Wall Piece/Dish (hand-painted, made to order, customizable)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, dresden, germany, japan, jingdezhen, china, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Moth II (Wall Piece/Dish (hand-painted, made to order, customizable)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, dresden, germany, japan, jingdezhen, china, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Moth IV (Wall Piece/Dish) (MADE TO ORDER) (~50% OFF - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing, illustration, peacock, cherry blossom
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Peacock III (Wall Piece/Dish (hand-painted, made to order by the artist)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, dresden, germany, japan, jingdezhen, china, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing
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1790s Baroque Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Peacock II (Wall Piece/Dish) (MADE TO ORDER, ~50% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing, illustration, peacock, cherry blossom
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2010s Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Moth III (Wall Piece/Dish) (MADE TO ORDER) (~50% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing, illustration, peacock, cherry blossom
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2010s Rococo Sculptures

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Brass

Poisson En Mission"- Serving Bowl (Hand-Painted, Gold Luster, Fish, Durer)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, ⁠modern ceramics, modern craft, mom, momento mori, moon, more is more, Moribana, mother, mug shot Monday
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

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Brass

"Atrium" large scale color photograph, Wayne Hills Mall (Modern Ruins) framed
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Blimpie" Wayne Hills Mall, Wayne, NJ (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Foot Locker" Former Wayne Hills Mall (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Courtyard" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Sam Goody Exterior" Wayne Hills Mall (from Modern Ruins series) photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Waldenbooks" Wayne Hills Mall, NJ (Modern Ruins) 24"x30" color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just not
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Main Entrance" Wayne Hills Mall, NJ (Modern Ruins) 24"x30" color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just not the one you would
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Art World" Wayne Hills Mall, NJ (Modern Ruin series) 24"x30" color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just not the one you would expect
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Sam Goody" Wayne Hills Mall, NJ (Modern Ruin series) 24"x30"color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Atrium" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Main Entrance" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Santa's Stage" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Sound-a-Rama" Former Wayne Hills Mall (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"The Town Mouse" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just not the one you would
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Photocenter 2000" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Waldenbooks" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruins) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Avenue Exterior" Wayne Hills Mall (from Modern Ruins series) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
shows these places ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Mall is Closed" Wayne Hills Mall, NJ (Modern Ruins series) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just not the one you would expect
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Art World" Wayne Hills Mall, New Jersey (Modern Ruin series) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
ravaged and destroyed, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Sam Goody" Wayne Hills Mall, NJ (Modern Ruin series) color photograph
By Phillip Buehler
Located in New York, NY
, familiar and frightening—a modern momento mori. Phillip Buehler’s photographs are a snapshot in time—just
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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Memento Mori Skull Ring in 14k Gold with Diamond Tooth by Alex Jacques Designs
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Vintage Peacock III (Wall Piece/Dish (hand-painted)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, jingdezhen, china, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing, illustration, peacock, cherry
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1790s Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moth II (Wall Piece/Dish (hand-painted)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, jingdezhen, china, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing, illustration, peacock, cherry
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Vintage Peacock I (Wall Piece/Dish) (MADE TO ORDER) (~50% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Melanie Sherman
Located in Kansas City, MO
, photography, momento mori, flowers, flower motif, drawing, illustration, peacock, cherry blossom
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2010s Baroque Sculptures

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Momento Mori 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Skull Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring. Solid 22 carat yellow gold and
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20th Century British George III Band Rings

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Impressive Momento Mori 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Skull Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring. Solid 22 carat yellow gold and
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20th Century British George III Band Rings

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Momento Mori Skull Design 9 Carat Gold Locket Signet Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a fine Momento Mori mourning ring. ​Designed on a solid 9 carat yellow gold
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Vintage Momento Mori For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage momento mori you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 2 modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage momento mori among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right vintage momento mori for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, beige and blue. A vintage momento mori from Phillip Buehler and Melanie Sherman — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in archival pigment print, pigment print and brass — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Vintage Momento Mori?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a vintage momento mori in our inventory may begin at $175 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.