Lot number 3100 - Auction 155
MEMENTO MORI DOPPEL TOTENSCHÄDEL

MEMENTO MORI DOUBLE SKULL Germany or Austria, 19th century Wood, sculpted, polychrome finish, metal hanger. H. 21, W. 30, D. 15 cm, weight approx. 1.65 kg. Expressive memento mori sculpture in the form of a double skull, whose two heads are closely joined together. The haunting depiction follows in the tradition of Baroque vanitas symbolism and refers to transience. Part. best.