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Pair Of 16th Century Italian Memento Mori

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A truly exceptional pair of Memento Mori 'remember you must die' painted on board, these date to the 16th century and were originally housed in an North Italian Monastery, this incredible pair feature cloaked skeletons, head bowed in prayer. Historic repairs, restoration and alterations, these were most likely part of an original larger artwork. Both have been lacquered over time, to protect and retain the artworks. Small losses to the decorative framework and a small hole has been drilled into the top of each so they could be hung. Height 20 cm x Width 14.5 cm x Depth 1 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Gothic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1500's
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Historic repairs, restoration and alterations, these were most likely part of an original larger artwork. Both have been lacquered over time, to protect and retain the artworks. Small losses to the decorative framework and a small hole has been drill. Wear consistent with age and use. Historic repairs, restoration and alterations, these were most likely part of an original larger artwork. Both have been lacquered over time, to protect and retain the artworks. Small losses to the decorative framework and a small hole has been drill.
  • Seller Location:
    Hastings, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: memento mori pair1stDibs: LU3311345055452

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