An Italian marble Vanitas allegory - image-1

Lot 847 Dα

An Italian marble Vanitas allegory

Auction 1184 - overview Cologne
19.11.2021, 11:00 - Decorative Arts
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €

An Italian marble Vanitas allegory

Figure of a standing man with a theatre mask in white marble on a coloured marble base. H with base 78.5, W 25, D 15.8 cm.
18th / 19th C.

The sculpture is inspired by the depiction of St Bartholomew wearing his own skin by Marco d'Agrate (c. 1504 - 1574) at Milan Cathedral.