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An evocative polychrome wooden sculpture representing Death in the guise of a skeletal monk, a powerful embodiment of the European Memento Mori tradition. The figure stands in a dramatically animated pose, enveloped in a dark monastic habit secured by a knotted cord. Its exposed skull, skeletal hands and feet contrast strikingly with the deeply carved, flowing folds of the garment.In one hand, Death holds a long scythe, the traditional instrument symbolising the inevitable end of human existence. In the other, a delicate lantern containing a candle alludes to the fragile and fleeting nature of earthly life.The expressive carving, carefully modelled drapery and restrained dark polychromy reflect the dramatic visual language of Central European Baroque religious sculpture.The work retains an aged surface with visible wear, creating a compelling contrast between the pale skeletal elements and the dark monastic robe.An atmospheric and highly decorative example of religious allegorical sculpture, appealing to collectors of European sacred art, Vanitas imagery and historical Memento Mori objects. Memento Mori Wooden Statue | Austria 1700s Antique Death Carving Figure | 16.1” ☆☆☆ Please contact me for a specialdiscount ☆☆☆ Description
A RARE evocative polychrome wooden sculpture depicts Death as a skeletal monk, a powerful embodiment of the European Memento Mori tradition. The figure stands in a dramatically animated pose, enveloped in a dark monastic habit secured by a knotted cord. Its exposed skull, skeletal hands, and feet contrast sharply with the garment's deeply carved, flowing folds. In one hand, Death holds a long scythe, the traditional instrument symbolising the inevitable end of human existence. In the other, a delicate lantern holding a candle alludes to the fragile, fleeting nature of earthly life. This Memento Mori comes from a monastery.
For a more detailed description, seethe dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center;">The statue measures 16.1 inches (41 cm) high, 7.9 inches (20 cm) wide, and 6.3 inches (16 cm) statue isingood condition with no damage besides age-related wear.Please see the enclosed class="p1" style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); text-decoration-thickness: initial; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 18px; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri;">Please contact me if you want to buy this item using the LAYAWAY repayment scheme.
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Scroll down for images and more dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 1.38;">A RARE evocative polychrome wooden sculpture depicts Death as a skeletal monk, a powerful embodiment of the European Memento Mori tradition. The figure stands in a dramatically animated pose, enveloped in a dark monastic habit secured by a knotted cord. Its exposed skull, skeletal hands, and feet contrast sharply with the garment's deeply carved, flowing folds. In one hand, Death holds a long scythe, the traditional instrument symbolising the inevitable end of human existence. In the other, a delicate lantern holding a candle alludes to the fragile, fleeting nature of earthly life. This Memento Mori comes from a monastery.
For a more detailed description, seethe dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; line-height: 1.38;">The statuemeasures 16.1 inches (41 cm) high, 7.9 inches (20 cm) wide, and 6.3 inches (16 cm) statue isingood condition with no damage besides age-related wear.Please see the enclosed class="p1" style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); text-decoration-thickness: initial; font-width: normal; font-size: 18px; line-height: normal; font-family: Calibri;">Please contact me if you want to buy this item using the LAYAWAY repayment scheme.
If you have any questionsabout the item, its condition, or postage, please don'thesitate to ask.If you would be interested in viewing / inspecting an item in person, pleasecontact me.
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we are now shipping also from our store room in continental Europe / EU !!!
The safety of my items is very important and I take extreme care when shipping.Experiencedwith packaging
items securely and dealing with fragile antiques daily, I am very careful whenpacking items and use high-quality
materials (bubble wrap, polystyrene chipsand doubleboxing where neededto provide maximum safety during
shipping. As well as this, I useFRAGILEsigns, as much as possible,to ensure the safe delivery of my goods.I
don't makeany money onpostage and packaging, therefore, if thepostage is less than whatyou paid, Iwill
refund youthe excessmoney.Postage charge to the UK excludes theChannel Islands,Isle of Wight, Isleof Man,
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