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A Good 20thC Plaster Death Mask
The life size thick plaster moulded death mask, well cast of a female, having an ochre coloured slip surviving from the first half of the twentieth century and being of English or French origin.
In original condition the mask is in very decorative appearance, and it remains in one piece without major damage. It does not suffer from any chips or cracks and as such, thankfully, is presented in superb overall order. The piece has some integral metal work to its reverse for wall mounting.
This well refined and well-cast mask shows a beautiful female, calm and serene, at peace with her memory beautifully upheld.
Death masks are an impression or cast of the face of a deceased person, usually made by oiling the skin and taking a plaster cast of the features, and are the most haunting mementos of the deceased. They have been in existence since the time of Tutankhamun, whose solid gold burial mask is an object of extreme beauty and superstition. Such masks could be used either in a funerary effigy or as a model for a posthumous portrait. It was important that a death mask was made as soon as possible after death so that the character of the deceased was captured before the features started to fall.
A beautiful legacy.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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In original condition the mask is in very decorative appearance, and it remains in one piece without major damage. It does not suffer from any chips or cracks and as such, thankfully, is presented in superb overall order. The piece has some integral metal work to its reverse for wall mounting.
This well refined and well-cast mask shows a beautiful female, calm and serene, at peace with her memory beautifully upheld.
Death masks are an impression or cast of the face of a deceased person, usually made by oiling the skin and taking a plaster cast of the features, and are the most haunting mementos of the deceased. They have been in existence since the time of Tutankhamun, whose solid gold burial mask is an object of extreme beauty and superstition. Such masks could be used either in a funerary effigy or as a model for a posthumous portrait. It was important that a death mask was made as soon as possible after death so that the character of the deceased was captured before the features started to fall.
A beautiful legacy.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Date c.1920-40
Early 20th Century Antiques Material Plaster
Origin English
Item code as155a1339
Status Sold
£320.00 
$403.78 
€384.16 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 21/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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