MID-CENTURY MELPOMENE TRAGEDY TERRACOTTAMID-CENTURY MELPOMENE TRAGEDY TERRACOTTA MASK Mid-Century polychrome glazed terracotta theater mask in the form of the Greek muse of tragedy Melpomene, apparently unsigned. 10.5" H x 9" W x 3.5" D.
FRANCISCO REBAJES COPPER MASKSFRANCISCO REBAJES COPPER MASKS OF COMEDY & TRAGEDY Francisco Rebajes (American-Dominican, 1906-1990) Midcentury Modern hand cut copper masks of Comedy and Tragedy, a graphic rendering with curling locks and expressive faces. 12" H x 9.5" W (each).
(LOT OF 2) 1950S CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO(LOT OF 2) 1950S CERAMIC ARTS STUDIO TRAGEDY OR COMEDY (lot of 2) 1950s Ceramic Arts Studio (Madison, Wisconsin) art pottery figures of ladies dressed in black and holding masks: stamped "Tragedy" or "Comedy" 10"h
AN EGYPTIAN MASK An Egyptian Mask,AN EGYPTIAN MASK An Egyptian Mask, white with a line of blue pigment, with somewhat sad or mourning expression, the wood appears old but the features may have been recurved for sale in modern times, mask: 10"h, overall with base: 13"h Provenance: Estate of Joanna Barnes and Jack Warner (Santa Barbara, California). Ms. Barnes was a Hollywood film actress featured in movies such as "Auntie Mame (1958)" and "The Parent Trap (1961)". Mr. Warner was a prominent architect.
MID-CENTURY SATYR COMEDY THEATERMID-CENTURY SATYR COMEDY THEATER TERRACOTTA MASK Mid-Century Modern polychrome glazed terracotta ceramic comedy theater mask in the form of the grinning Greek god Pan, apparently unmarked. 11.5" H x 9" W x 3.5" D.
JAPANESE NOH 'OMEN' MASK, 20THJAPANESE NOH 'OMEN' MASK, 20TH C Japanese Noh mask 'Omen', 20th century, Showa Period (post war) depicting an old man from a dance drama. 9" H x 6.5" W x 4" D.
JAVANESE MASK- an early authenticJAVANESE MASK- an early authentic example of a character mask from the Topeng dance drama Java Indonesia. Showing evidence of age and use 19th century or earlier. Provenance: deaccessioned by Rose Art Museum Brandeis University to Hurst Gallery to pre
DOGON TRIBE DEATH MASK MALILargeDOGON TRIBE DEATH MASK MALILarge mask with stylized geometric eyes and face. Wear from age, splintering of wood. Indicative of the Dogon of Mali culture. Masks were used in dances to commemorate the origin of death. Death was created because of the failings of mortal kind and their wrong doing against the divines. Masks are also used to help spirits into the afterlife.
40" H
Provenance: From the Labelle Prussin Estate, Author of African Nomadic Architecture.
Terracotta Mask of Bhairava, Nepal,Terracotta Mask of Bhairava, Nepal, 17th century or earlier the fearsome visage with traces of red puja, bulging eyes, bared fangs (absent), the mouth drilled as a fountain head
9.5 x 7.5 x 3.5 in — 24.1 x 19.1 x 8.9 cm
A German Bronze Figure TilgnerA German Bronze Figure Tilgner depicting a classically robed maiden standing near a torchiere with a mask representing tragedy at her feet. Height 23 1/2 inches.
CARVED AND PAINTED COMMEDIA DELL'ARTECARVED AND PAINTED COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE MASK OF PULCINELLA - This stunning example of theater history depicts Pulcinella the most ancient of the characters in the Commedia dell' Arte and the burlesque representative of the working class of Naples. The bla
Toma Mask Liberia Flat and elongatedToma Mask Liberia Flat and elongated face with block nose under protruding and rounded forehead with incised vertical bands two small eyes and the raised and painted decoration at the top. The perimeter is pierced suggested a raffa collar.
(5) HANDMADE THEATRICAL MASKS FROM(5) HANDMADE THEATRICAL MASKS FROM VARIOUS COMPANIES Including: Venetian, with playing card crown and collar, made by Otto Basano, with hand stick, 24" tall; PLUS Venetian, with full-length painting of Pulcinella of Commedia dell'arte, 10" tall; PLUS Black Leather molded devil mask, 20" tall; PLUS Carved Wood Tibetan Demon, 9" tall; PLUS Chinese Hotei Buddha festival mask in wood, 11 3/4" tall. All in very good condition.
Grotesque carved African mask withGrotesque carved African mask with paint decoration. 26"h.x13"w.
An African tribal mask with pronouncedAn African tribal mask with pronounced asymmetry together with four miniature ''passport''masks.
Two Japanese Carved Noh Masks19thTwo Japanese Carved Noh Masks19th century miniatures of the type used in Noh Theatre productions two grimacing faces of an old man.2 3/8 in.Estate of the late Arthur H. Danielson of Raleigh NC
VENETIAN MASK, TURQUOISE COLOREDVENETIAN MASK, TURQUOISE COLORED PLAGUE DOCTORThis haunting mask, reminiscent of the Plague Doctor, is made of wearable papier mache, beautifully crafted in vibrant green with age-distressed shadowing and adorned with exquisite gold-painted flourishes.
Dimensions: 4.25"L x 6"W x 8"D
Country of Origin: Venice, Italy
Condition:
Good.
A Cement Composition GrotesqueA Cement Composition Grotesque Mask/Bracket Cast composition grotesque mask with flat top for use as a bracket adorned with a leafy beard and head covering wired to hang.
INDONESIAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOODINDONESIAN CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD THEATRICAL MASK Java. 1st half, 20th century; about 7 1/2 in. H., mounted on an iron stand.
AFRICAN HARVEST MASK Three-facedAFRICAN HARVEST MASK Three-faced Grebo Dance Mask, Ivory Coast/Liberia, early 20th c., in remnants of red, white and blue on green paint. Roughly 25" x 13" x 6".
TRIBAL MASK Tribal Mask, Indonesia,TRIBAL MASK Tribal Mask, Indonesia, possibly Timor Island, probably early to middle 20th century, front and inside-back appearing used, aged, traditional and authentic, tall face and with a thick long handle under the chin for holding during ceremonies, real teeth inset in its open rectangular grimacing mouth, powerful countenance, darkened wood, 23"h
BRONZED & BURNISHED LEATHER FACEBRONZED & BURNISHED LEATHER FACE MASK PROPdesigned by Karl Von Appenworn by Anthony Hopkins in "Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare; Condition: peak has a large tear at the seam; 8 inches wide; 9 inches deep; 11 3/4 inches high Condition:
*Two Japanese Noh Theater Masks*Two Japanese Noh Theater Masks one depicting the character Ko-omote the other depicting a character with the eyebrows knit in worry both having black painted interiors with hand written character inscriptions. Height of tallest 8 1/8 inches.
Rite of Passage Mask Congo MadeRite of Passage Mask Congo Made to be worn the perimeter having sewn cloth edge for comfort carved open work with up-turned mouth with teeth small slit eyes and scarification on forehead. Reddish patina overall.
Japanese carved and painted woodJapanese carved and painted wood theatre mask 19th Century portraying an old man with a broad grin; 7 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 100-200 Paint loss and other wear.
VENETIAN MASK MUSICAL THEMED JOKER/JESTERDelightVENETIAN MASK MUSICAL THEMED JOKER/JESTERDelight in the splendor of this wearable papier mache mask, adorned with a pointed headdress of sheet music and bells. The exquisite face is hand painted in stained glass motif and embellished with gilded details and luxurious cording.
Dimensions: 7.5'L x 9.25"W x 6"D
Country of Origin: Venice, Italy
Condition:
Good.
3PC JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED WOOD3PC JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED WOOD MASK GROUPING Japan,20th CenturyLot includes one expressive screaming man mask with deep furrowed brow, one mask with deep blue skin and gold paint third eye, and one miniature bull mask with open mouth.
JAPANESE BUGAKU STYLE DEMON MASK-JAPANESE BUGAKU STYLE DEMON MASK- Polychrome and gilding over molded papier mache-like material fierce demon character theatrical mask with a moveable lower jaw 19th c. or later. Good worn condition 11'' (27.9 cm) T x 8'' (20.3 cm) W x 5 1/2 '' (14.0 cm
A cast lead mask of a satyr withA cast lead mask of a satyr with gaping mouth 11ins high Note : Possibly originally a wall fountain
SOUTHEAST ASIAN THEATRICAL MASKSOUTHEAST ASIAN THEATRICAL MASK Southeastern Asian theatrical mask, likely Indonesian, possibly Java, in the form of a smiling old man, Pawlonia wood. 11" H x 6" W x 4.5" D.
JAPANESE NOH MASK OF HANNYA JapaneseJAPANESE NOH MASK OF HANNYA Japanese Noh mask of Hannya, polychrome pigments over wood, 9"l.
PRE.COLUMBIAN MASK- of a fiercePRE.COLUMBIAN MASK- of a fierce warrior or deity Mayan 600-900 A.D. terra cotta H. 6 1/2'' x W. 5 3/4''. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
AMERICAN ART DECO CERAMIC MASKAMERICAN ART DECO CERAMIC MASK OF A SATYR American Art Deco ceramic pottery mask of a bearded satyr, with remnants of green paint, the face inspired by the masks at the Paris Opera by Charles Garnier (French, 1825-1898). 10.75" H x 7.5" W x 3" D.
Rite of Passage Mask Congo MadeRite of Passage Mask Congo Made to be worn the perimeter having sewn cloth edge for comfort carved open work with up-turned mouth with teeth small slit eyes and scarification on forehead. Reddish patina overall. Stand not included.
CAMPANIAN BLACKWARE ARYBALLOS -CAMPANIAN BLACKWARE ARYBALLOS - GREEK COMEDY MASK, TL'D...Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Campania, ca. late 4th to early 3rd century BCE. An enticing and rare pottery aryballos in the form of a head wearing a theatrical mask that resembles the mask of the "ruler slave" or "first slave" character of the Greek New Comedy period. Crowned by the narrow neck and flared spout of the vessel, the mask presents a huge, open-mouthed smile with lips extending outwards in a trumpet-like fashion just below beady eyes and a furrowed brow, as though angry and happy at the same time, perhaps to represent a type of manic laughter. Some scholars posit that this double-expression mask represents the extreme ability to change expression that seems to be related to the slyness with which slaves were credited. A thick mane of hair surrounds the maddened vizard as a wavy, Nubian-style coiffure envelops the verso, and a trifurcated handle connects the spout to the back of the head. Likely used as a perfume or oil bottle, this is a truly unique and amusing example of Ancient Greek pottery! Size: 3.3" W x 4.8" H (8.4 cm x 12.2 cm)
One of the final three principal dramatic forms in the theatre of classical Greece (the others being tragedy and the satyr play), Ancient Greek comedy is conventionally divided into three periods: Old Comedy, Middle Comedy, and New Comedy. This mask represents a character from the New Comedy period, which followed the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and lasted throughout the reign of the Macedonian rulers, ending about 260 BC. New Comedy is comparable to situational comedy and comedy of manners built around portrayals of daily life and the foibles of recognizable character types. The characters themselves come from a recurring set, often labeled “stock” characters, who come equipped with an identity based primarily on age, gender and social rank. As New Comedy operated in a society where slavery was an institutionalized fact of life and citizenship status and family authority put limitations on marriages, the plays dramatize characters who turn out to have a social rank different what characters initially expect or dramatize negotiations that allow for approved marriages between social ranks.
Masks played an important role in Greek theatre. An actor's entire head and hair would be covered by a large mask of simple design, made from linen or cork, with holes for the mouth and eyes. These masks allowed audience members seated in all areas of the theatre to understand what was happening, while also amplifying the actor's voice. The highly stylized and contorted features of this example are a typical characteristic of theatre masks and allow for easy identification of the characters even from a great distance.
This piece has been published in Gorny and Mosch Auktionskatalog 231, April 8, 2015, lot 423, page 217.
This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase.
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA; ex-Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, June 2015; ex-private French collection
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Condition:
Professionally repaired with restoration and repainting in areas. Some light surface wear as shown, but otherwise excellent with nice remaining detail. TL holes to base and under handle near rim.
JAPANESE WOOD HANNYA MASK carvedJAPANESE WOOD HANNYA MASK carved as the fierce horned demon with leather cord - h:11 in.