Two grotesque masks
Model
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The two masks are modelled in high relief on a slate slab with a gilded metal mount. One head expresses ill temper and the other rage or horror. The hair and ears are in the form of leaves.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Two grotesque masks |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Wax, Italian, 18th century |
| Physical description | Two grotesque masks in red wax on slate. Both modelled in high relief on a slate slab with a gilded metal mount. The one head expresses ill temper and the other rage or horror. Hair and ears take the form of leaves. Some of the waves forming hair are chipped. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Sannyer Atkin |
| Object history | Formerly in the Propert Collection. Given by Mr Sannyer Atkin. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The two masks are modelled in high relief on a slate slab with a gilded metal mount. One head expresses ill temper and the other rage or horror. The hair and ears are in the form of leaves. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.86-1937 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2004 |
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