Rare Vanitas, Memento Mori In Terracotta From The End Of The 19th Century

Rare vanity, in the spirit of the memento mori of the renaissance.
a spectacular and very realistic terracotta representing a skull placed on a cushion with pompoms, an open book at its side accompanied by a quill and an inkwell, coins thrown randomly all around.

the whole is very realistic and on a scale of 1.

the composition recalls the symbolism of the Flemish and Italian vanities painted during the renaissance but for once it is a terracotta sculpture and not a pictorial one which is much rarer.
this terracotta is of very good quality and the details are superb.
this is the first time that i have come across one of this type.

beautiful work from the end of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century.
one of the pompoms was restored a long time ago otherwise the condition is perfect.
the cushion is full so note that the weight is substantial.
very beautiful old patina.

a superb sculpture ideal for a cabinet of curiosities.

dimensions:
30 cm wide by 34 cm deep and 21 cm high.

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