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French, probably 19th century — Hooded Skeleton
French, probably 19th century

Hooded Skeleton

This French artwork from the 19th century depicts a hooded skeleton, likely reflecting the era's fascination with memento mori imagery and the macabre. The work represents a tradition of artistic exploration of mortality and the human condition.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

July 8, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 61

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French, probably 19th century, Hooded Skeleton

This French artwork from the 19th century depicts a hooded skeleton, likely reflecting the era's fascination with memento mori imagery and the macabre. The work represents a tradition of artistic exploration of mortality and the human condition.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dark, Monochrome, French, Skeleton, 19th Century, Memento Mori, Gothic, Death, Eerie, Figurative