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Wax Death Mask

Roman portrait head of a Patrician
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
ancestry. The imagines were essentially death masks of notable ancestors that were kept and displayed by
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities

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Marble

Roman portrait head of a Patrician
Roman portrait head of a Patrician

Roman portrait head of a Patrician

H 8.47 in W 6.89 in D 9.85 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
mirror back features a gilt mask on top and th mirror is framed by a pair of Corinthian Columns with
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Cabinets

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Ormolu

Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century
Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century

Victorian Burr Walnut Sevres Plaque Mirror Back Credenza Cabinet, 19th Century

H 116.15 in W 73.63 in D 18.9 in
Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Located in GB
mask handles - olive green and russet patina with specks of malachite encrustation The quadrangular
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Bronze

Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover

Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover

H 13.78 in W 7.29 in D 7.68 in

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An 18th century or earlier statuary marble head of Venus
An 18th century or earlier statuary marble head of Venus

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Victorian Parcel-Gilt Vase by D & C Houle

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet Sevres Plaques, 19th Century
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hand-painted French Sevres porcelain plaques. A pair of caprine masks flank two panelled doors which
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H 43.71 in W 37.01 in D 16.15 in
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Two 19th Century Rare Wax Death Masks
Two 19th Century Rare Wax Death Masks

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H 12.21 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 19th Century Plaster Death Masks
Located in Gloucester, GB
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Pair of 19th Century Plaster Death Masks
Pair of 19th Century Plaster Death Masks

Pair of 19th Century Plaster Death Masks

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Napoleon Death Mask, Late 19th Century Casting
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Napoleon Death Mask, Late 19th Century Casting

Napoleon Death Mask, Late 19th Century Casting

H 13 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Meissonier, Jean-louis-ernest Watercolor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
nonetheless in great demand abroad as well. By the time of his death in 1891, Meissonier's paintings and
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Meissonier, Jean-louis-ernest Watercolor
Meissonier, Jean-louis-ernest Watercolor

Meissonier, Jean-louis-ernest Watercolor

H 21 in W 23 in D 1 in
Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
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bracket feet. Offered for sale in excellent original condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops and
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Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Waring and Gillow Inlaid Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers

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H 45.28 in W 32.68 in D 20.08 in
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Questions About Wax Death Mask
  • Why did they do death masks?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Death masks were a way to cover the face of a passed loved one and show honor to them. They also represented the features of the deceased, helping them be recognized in the spirit realm. On 1stDibs, find an array of death masks.
  • What were death masks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A death mask is called a “funerary mask” or “burial mask”. The mask was often made of wood or stucco and would cover the face of the deceased. You’ll find a collection of funerary masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Where is Napoleon's death mask?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It is believed that Napoleon's death mask still resides in The Museum in Santiago de Cuba.
  • Are death masks still made?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, death masks are not still made to record the facial features of deceased people because the advent of photography made them obsolete. However, some artists produce death masks and sculptures that resemble them for purposes of creative expression. You'll find a variety of death masks on 1stDibs.

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