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Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones
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LOT 1970

Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones

GERMANY, 18TH CENTURY A.D.

2 5/8 in. (161 grams total, 66 mm high including stand).

Comprising a human skull and crossed long bones; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.

CONDITION
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LOT 1970

Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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