SOLD
100.00USD+ (18.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2024 Mar 20 @ 19:30UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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Lot of 2 Antique Death Masks
By the late Middle Ages, Europe had become obsessed with death, after the plague wiped out up to 50% of the population in just four traumatic years. It was at this moment that true death masks superseded the sculpted, artistic kind. These likenesses, created by moulding wax or plaster over the face, were a useful way of fossilising the features of deceased relatives, so that sculptors could use them as a reference for the lifelike portraits displayed at funerals. Then in the 18th Century, something unexpected happened: people began to value death masks for their own sake.
For the next 200 years, doctors across Europe set about assiduously preserving these glimpses of the moments after death for posterity. The faces of icons, criminals and even babies were immortalised in grisly detail – a practise that coincided with a surge of interest in the pseudoscience phrenology, in which a person's personality traits were inferred from the features of their skull. Many death masks were turned into spooky heirlooms, while some became souvenirs that command six-figure sums to this day. One was revered as an object of beauty comparable to the Mona Lisa, inspiring countless artworks and wild theories.
Auction Location:
9635 Ravenna Avenue NE, Louisville,, Ohio, 44641, United States
Previewing Details:
Preview starts Monday March 4th at 11:00 AM at Bosley's Auction Gallery located at 9635 Ravenna Avenue NE Suite #1 in Louisville Ohio. You may call to schedule an appointment to view anytime during business hours while the auction is active!
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| ST |
6.5% |
Ohio |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
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Shipping Details:
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Pickup is available for local buyers only and must be scheduled within 5 business days of purchase. If the label is not provided to us in a timely manner, we will ship using our shipping prices and the amount will be charged to the card on file. All items will be shipped at customers expense and is non-negotiable. We ship using the most competitive UPS/USPS rates to keep all shipping affordable. Shipping will be determined after final bids are made and purchases are being finalized. It will then be charged to card on file. Buyer is responsible for filing any claims with carrier in the event of damage or loss. Order cannot be cancelled once payment has been made. All items to be shipped within 7 business days of purchase.
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Terms on Chattels: Visa, Mastercard, Discover & Wire Transfer Accepted. 18% Buyer's Premium on ALL sales with a 3% cash or check discount and 6.5% sales tax on any APPLICABLE sales. Payment must be made within 5 Days of Auction ending. Purchases over $2,000 require payment by check, wire transfer or ACH. Seller hereby authorizes auctioneer including auctioneers’ staff to bid on items offered at auction. All sales are final. Items are “AS IS” Information is believed to be accurate but cannot be guaranteed. Multi Parcel Auction Process May Be Used. Auction will be held only online. Buyer is responsible for any shipping expenses, see shipping terms.
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