Lot 1107

A small late 17th / early 18thC bronze mortar with mask / cherub head detail. Approx. 2 3/4" high

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Masks

Sold

Fine Vuvi Carved & Painted White Wood Face Mask Vouvi Gabon: Ca. early 20thC. Very good original condition throughout. Just mask measures approx. 13" high. Previously sold at Bonhams 2007 Gelbard Collection auction sale, lot number 2565. Purchased from The Cobb

2023Fine Vuvi Carved & Painted White Wood Face Mask Vouvi GabonSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Iroquois Corn Husk Face Medicine Society Mask: Native American / First Nations, Canada, Ontario, Six Nations, Iroquois, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A corn husk mask known as Gajesa or Bushy Head. The braided husks are sewn into conical

202319th C. Iroquois Corn Husk Face Medicine Society MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

A GRECO-ROMAN GILT BRONZE MASK, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D.: Small mask formed of a thin plate of gilded bronze and worked in repoussÃ©. Incisions of cold anatomical details. Recalls the faces of masks in stucco and cardboard from the Greco-Roman period. Larg

2022A GRECO-ROMAN GILT BRONZE MASK, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. / A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask, wood gesso Late Dynasty: Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask, wood and gesso, Late Dynastic Ptolemaic, black and white cosmetic details, with glyphs in red. Measures Approx., 8.5in. x 9.25. Weight Approx., 1.25lb Domestic Shipping: $30

2023Egyptian Sarcophagus Mask, wood gesso Late DynastySee Sold Price

Sold

ROMANO-EGYPTIAN CARTONNAGE MUMMY MASK: Fragment of a Romano-Egyptian paint and gesso decorated cartonnage mummy mask, likely late Ptolemaic dynasty or early Roman period, depicting the face and head wrap, the whole rising on a custom stand

2023ROMANO-EGYPTIAN CARTONNAGE MUMMY MASKSee Sold Price

Sold

ANTIQUE KEYSTONE COP PAPER MACHE PARADE MASK: Very early Keystone Cop Parade Mask made of paper mache. Very nice colors and details. All original condition. Has some wear to edges and high spots. Very unique piece! 20" Very Good

2017ANTIQUE KEYSTONE COP PAPER MACHE PARADE MASKSee Sold Price

Sold

SANTA MARDI GRAS MASK: Early, full head, papier mache Mardi Gras type Santa mask, nice full beard and white felt eyebrows, good strong color and detail throughout. 20" h.

2016SANTA MARDI GRAS MASKSee Sold Price

Sold

Egyptian Polychrome Funerary Mask: Late Period, 664-332 B.C. A wooden funerary mask with stylised facial features carved in relief, with painted detailing to the eyes, lips and head; some repainting. 360 grams, 20.5 cm high (8 in.). Pr

2022Egyptian Polychrome Funerary MaskSee Sold Price

Sold

A LARGE AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE MASK with white pigment, surmounted with a coiled serpent, mounted: A LARGE AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE MASK with white pigment, surmounted with a coiled serpent, mounted on display stand, the mask approx. 54cm high

2023A LARGE AFRICAN YORUBA GELEDE MASK with white pigment, surmounted with a coiled serpent, mountedSee Sold Price

Sold

Fine Old White Faced Fang Carved Wood Mask Lengola Fang: Ca. mid 20thC. Excellent with original paint and patina. Just mask measures approx. 11" high. One scholar believes this is Lengola, while another considers this a rare Fang. Purchased from Yacouba Tra

2023Fine Old White Faced Fang Carved Wood Mask Lengola FangSee Sold Price

Sold

Rory Breslin (b.1963) The September Mask Bronze, 67cm high, 38cm wide (26Â¼ x 15) Edition 1/3: Rory Breslin (b.1963) The September Mask Bronze, 67cm high, 38cm wide (26¼ x 15) Edition 1/3 The ninth mask in the Clew Bay Series, which chronicles and celebrates the emergence of native flora

2022Rory Breslin (b.1963) The September Mask Bronze, 67cm high, 38cm wide (26Â¼ x 15) Edition 1/3See Sold Price

Sold

Bronze mask. India. 17th century. Tiger form. Fine: Bronze mask. India. 17th century. Tiger form. Fine green-silver patina. 13" x 12". One section of the crown missing.

2018Bronze mask. India. 17th century. Tiger form. FineSee Sold Price

Sold

A TIBETAN BULL-HEAD-SHAPED BRONZE MASK.: Tibetan Bull-Head-Shaped Bronze Mask.

2022A TIBETAN BULL-HEAD-SHAPED BRONZE MASK.See Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Mask Ptolemaic Period 300-50 BC.: Ancient Egyptian Bronze Mask Ptolemaic Period 300-50 BC. Size 2 1/8 x 2 inches + mount. Fine cast bronze mask with very fine details and choice patina. Rare. custom mounted. Provenance: Ex. Private NY

2022Ancient Egyptian Bronze Mask Ptolemaic Period 300-50 BC.See Sold Price

Sold

A LARGE 18TH/19TH CENTURY TIBETAN MIXED METAL BRONZE EWER decorated with dragon mask heads, the rim: A LARGE 18TH/19TH CENTURY TIBETAN MIXED METAL BRONZE EWER decorated with dragon mask heads, the rim embellished with flowers and vines. 32 cm x 22cm.

2023A LARGE 18TH/19TH CENTURY TIBETAN MIXED METAL BRONZE EWER decorated with dragon mask heads, the rimSee Sold Price

Sold

DAN, LIBERIA, AFRICAN WOOD MASK LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C.: DAN, LIBERIA, AFRICAN WOOD MASK LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. H 9 1/4" W 5 3/4" Hollow eyes. Pierced outer border for raffia. D 3". Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Michigan Senator, and creator of the Mic

2021DAN, LIBERIA, AFRICAN WOOD MASK LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C.See Sold Price

Related Masks

Small Baule mask Côte d'Ivoire Bronze and lost wax Late 19th - Early 20th century H : 3,5 cm: Small Baule maskCôte d'IvoireBronze and lost waxLate 19th - Early 20th centuryH : 3,5 cm

May 22, 2024Small Baule mask Côte d'Ivoire Bronze and lost wax Late 19th - Early 20th century H : 3,5 cm

€200

Two small Baoule masks Côte d'Ivoire Bronze and lost wax Late 19th - Early 20th century H: 4: Two small Baoule masksCôte d'IvoireBronze and lost waxLate 19th - Early 20th centuryH: 4 cm and H: 3.5 cm

May 22, 2024Two small Baoule masks Côte d'Ivoire Bronze and lost wax Late 19th - Early 20th century H: 4

€300

Two small Baoule masks Côte d'Ivoire Bronze and lost wax Late 19th - Early 20th century H: 5: Two small Baoule masksCôte d'IvoireBronze and lost waxLate 19th - Early 20th centuryH: 5 cm and H: 3.5 cm

May 22, 2024Two small Baoule masks Côte d'Ivoire Bronze and lost wax Late 19th - Early 20th century H: 5

€300

Elaborate Large Janus Mask, Dan People, Liberia: African Tribal Art: Dan People, Liberia: An elaborately decorated and large Janus (Double-faced) Mask, Carved wood, late 19th/ early 20th century. The mask is adorned with multiple rows of shells, met

May 22, 2024Elaborate Large Janus Mask, Dan People, Liberia

$450

Ayap'run Jack Abraham Carved Cedar Inuit Mask: Featured in this lot is this beautiful, hand carved yellow cedar mask done by Umkumiut native, Ayap'run Jack Abraham in Nelson Island, Alaska circa 1980-90s. Jack was a self taught artist, born August

May 18, 2024Ayap'run Jack Abraham Carved Cedar Inuit Mask

$150

Oni Mask: Oni Mask, Late 18th, early 19th century. Hand carved wood. Oni masks, also known as ogre masks or demon masks, are a type of face mask worn in various traditional ceremonies and performances around Ja

May 22, 2024Oni Mask

$250

African lot, carved figures, masks, shell decorated Ethiopian gourd shaped vessel with lid, Senufo: African lot, carved figures, masks, shell decorated Ethiopian gourd shaped vessel with lid, Senufo carved figure of a man with head dress; small carved mask, seated carved wood figure on carved horn b

3 days LeftAfrican lot, carved figures, masks, shell decorated Ethiopian gourd shaped vessel with lid, Senufo

$100

Dyo Mask, Bobo/Bwa People, Burkina Faso: African Tribal Art: Bobo/Bwa People, Burkina Faso: Mask representing Dyo, Carved wood and pigments. Late 19th/early 20th century. The mask comes with a custom-made steel display stand. The Bwa people

May 14, 2024Dyo Mask, Bobo/Bwa People, Burkina Faso

$450

Fang artist, Ngil mask: Fang artist Ngil mask Gabon, late 19th-early 20th centurycarved wood, pigment overall: 26.5 h x 8.375 w x 7 d in (67 x 21 x 18 cm) Provenance: Collection of Jerry and Dina Win

6 days LeftFang artist, Ngil mask

$500

Baule Bronze Mask: Title: Baule Bronze Mask Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 8" h x 6" w Material: Bronze Additional Information: African Tribal Art Baule Bronze Mask Reserve: $100.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-r

4 days LeftBaule Bronze Mask

$80

Baule Style Spike Haired Bronze Mask: DESCRIPTION: Bronze mask crafted in the style of the Baule Akan people of west Africa featuring spiked hair and pierced eyes, nostrils, ears, and mouth. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: West African DIMENS

4 days LeftBaule Style Spike Haired Bronze Mask

$25

Pre-Columbian Chimu Blackware Pottery Vessel, with mask: Pre-Columbian Chimu Blackware Pottery Vessel, with mask. Shoulder and neck of pot has holes, polished finish, slip stripes, black and tan. Small mask on throat of vessel. Flared mouth. Approx 5.5lbs A

Jun 02, 2024Pre-Columbian Chimu Blackware Pottery Vessel, with mask

$450

Bronze Lion Mask Applique, Roman 2nd-3rd Century A.D.: Bronze Lion Mask Applique, Roman 2nd-3rd Century A.D.Facing head of a lion with strong features, gazing straight, wavy mane surrounding the head, holding a bronze ring in the mouth. Probably from a do

May 16, 2024Bronze Lion Mask Applique, Roman 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

$900

Ibibio mask Nigeria Calabar region Wood and red polychromy Late 19th - Early 20th century H: 25: Ibibio maskNigeriaCalabar regionWood and red polychromyLate 19th - Early 20th centuryH: 25.5 cm

May 22, 2024Ibibio mask Nigeria Calabar region Wood and red polychromy Late 19th - Early 20th century H: 25

€2,000

Exceptional Igala Janus mask Nigeria Wood and polychrome pigments Late 19th - Early 20th century H:: Exceptional Igala Janus maskNigeriaWood and polychrome pigmentsLate 19th - Early 20th centuryH: 43.5 cm

May 22, 2024Exceptional Igala Janus mask Nigeria Wood and polychrome pigments Late 19th - Early 20th century H:

€2,400

African Hand Carved Dan Mask Measures: 12"x: Measures: 12"x 7" Dan masks are sacred objects. They are used for protection as a channel for communication with the spirit world. The Dan also carry small passport masks for personal protection when

2 days LeftAfrican Hand Carved Dan Mask Measures: 12"x

More Items in Masks

Yoruba People, Egungun mime dancing helmet mask: Yoruba People, Egungun mime dancing helmet mask, c. 1900, Nigeria, dark stained carved wood, the oval face with deeply carved features, scarification to cheeks, with beard and tight coiffure surmounte

May 17, 2024Yoruba People, Egungun mime dancing helmet mask

$275

4 CARVED PAINTED PINE NW COAST CANOE PLANE, MASKS, ETC.: LOT (4) CONTEMPORARY CARVED PAINTED PINE NORTHWEST COAST CANOE PLANE, MASKS & DECORATIVE CARVING, 20TH C.

May 18, 20244 CARVED PAINTED PINE NW COAST CANOE PLANE, MASKS, ETC.

$225

Group of Three Mexican Masks: Group of three antique carved masks which include a devil/demon face with curled nose and two male faces. Mexican. Smallest: H 8-1/2" W 6" Largest: H 7-1/2" W 5-7/8" D 11-1/4" Condition: Good with min

6 days LeftGroup of Three Mexican Masks

$250

African Art Baule Mask: A magnificent Baule wood helmet mask carved from one massive piece of wood. 13" H x 10" W x 10" D

2 days LeftAfrican Art Baule Mask

$225

Mende Peoples, Sowei helmet mask: Mende Peoples, Sowei helmet mask, 20th c., Sierra Leone, dark stained carved wood, on custom metal stand, 15"h x 7"w x 8.5"d (mask), 19.5"h (on stand) Provenance: The Collection of Karl Stirner, Easto

May 17, 2024Mende Peoples, Sowei helmet mask

$400

Haida polychrome carved wood portrait mask: Haida polychrome carved wood portrait mask, c. 1930-1940, Pacific Northwest Coast, polychrome painted wood, two wood plugs on the top of the forehead indicating that at one time this mask contained ha

May 16, 2024Haida polychrome carved wood portrait mask

$500

LOT (6) MEXICAN CARVED/PAINTED MASKS, 20TH C.: LOT (6) MEXICAN CARVED/PAINTED MASKS, 20TH C.

May 18, 2024LOT (6) MEXICAN CARVED/PAINTED MASKS, 20TH C.

$110

3 African carved masks, Dan, other, includes mask with small animal on top, a shell decorated mask &: 3 African carved masks, Dan, other, includes mask with small animal on top, a shell decorated mask & bull mask with horns & fabric

3 days Left3 African carved masks, Dan, other, includes mask with small animal on top, a shell decorated mask &

$80

EARLY NORTHWEST COAST TRIBAL MASK, 19TH C., H. 9": EARLY NORTHWEST COAST TRIBAL MASK, 19TH C., H. 9"

May 18, 2024EARLY NORTHWEST COAST TRIBAL MASK, 19TH C., H. 9"

$30

Lenape Delaware tribe Miniature Mesingwe mask: Lenape Delaware tribe Miniature Mesingwe mask, 19th/20th c., possibly Upper Canada region, carved wood, strung with hide cord holding an 1837 Canadian Sou half-penny, accession number to inner mask ed

May 16, 2024Lenape Delaware tribe Miniature Mesingwe mask

$150

Pende People, gipogo helmet mask: Pende People, gipogo helmet mask, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo. painted carved wood, approx. 12.5"h x 10"w x 12"d Provenance: The Collection of Karl Stirner, Easton PA

May 17, 2024Pende People, gipogo helmet mask

$200

Vintage Congolese Pende Carved Wood And Raffia Mask: DESCRIPTION: Central African Pende mask crafted from carved wood and raffia foliage and depicting a figure with a flaring hairstyle, pointed nose, and subtler facial features. CIRCA: Mid-20th Century

4 days LeftVintage Congolese Pende Carved Wood And Raffia Mask

$100

Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan serpentine mask: Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan serpentine mask, Mexico, ca. 600-800 AD. From the enigmatic Teotihuacan culture a carved human mask with tab-like ears. Teotihuacan masks stand out for both their style and e

4 days LeftPre-Columbian Teotihuacan serpentine mask

$900

PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA OLMEC MASK MADE OF JADE: An ancient Olmec mask from Pre Columbian America carved of jade. The item represents an abstract mans face with a stern, hard expression. The face has harshly carved facial features, and eyes with dri

May 11, 2024PRE COLUMBIAN AMERICA OLMEC MASK MADE OF JADE

$90

3 days LeftAfrican lot, carved figures, masks, shell decorated Ethiopian gourd shaped vessel with lid, Senufo

$100

African Art Punu Mask: An old Punu mask. 11" H

2 days LeftAfrican Art Punu Mask

$90

Recommended Art

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

May 18, 2024Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$1,000

25 40 Australia Northfield Great Barrier Coral Reef vintage travel poster 1935: From 1935 Australia Northfield Great Barrier Coral Reef vintage travel poster 1935 40x25 inches approx

3 days Left25 40 Australia Northfield Great Barrier Coral Reef vintage travel poster 1935

$950

Antique early 20C French oil painting signed: ARTIST: - (France, early 20 century) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 4 x 5 inches / 10

2 days LeftAntique early 20C French oil painting signed

$280

Frank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape original on wood: Frank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape original on wood Frank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape lithograph on wood 34x25 inches approx Cutting sugar cane in the west indies

3 days LeftFrank Newbould Jamaica orchards landscape original on wood

$950

Original oil on canvas by Art Chorney Hermes: Original oil on canvas by Art Chorney Hermes Approx 40x30 image size inches Hand signed by the artist One of a kind original Includes certificate of authenticity. Purchased directly from artist.

3 days LeftOriginal oil on canvas by Art Chorney Hermes

$1,050

Heinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Sperling (Germany, 1844 - 1924) TITLE: Jack Russell Terrier Dog YEAR: 1906 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some scratches/paint losses. Few small inpaintings

2 days LeftHeinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique

$2,100

Ludwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Ludwig Adam Kunz (Germany, Austria, 1857 - 1929) TITLE: Tabletop Still Life MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses mostly along edges. Minor craquelure. Few scattered minor in

2 days LeftLudwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique

$1,200

Marcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting: ARTIST: Marcel Brisson (French, 1915 - ???) TITLE: Paris Cityscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZ

2 days LeftMarcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting

$475

Circa 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished: Circa 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished condition. Has slots for naming drawers. Found in Eau Claire WI collection. Hgt 44" w 37" d 24".The insid

21 hrs LeftCirca 1900 Signed Hamilton Oak Lead Type Print Cabinet with 24 drawers. All in good refinished

$550

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Hudson River, NJ (titled on verso) YEAR: 2022 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE:

2 days LeftRobert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$400

Vincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style style of. Gaugin, Degas Era: This rural landscape painting captures a serene scene with mountains, a prominent tree, a distant house, and a vibrant yellow field. With dimensions of 18 x 20 inches, the artwork is part of a private

23 hrs LeftVincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style style of. Gaugin, Degas Era

$1,750

Oil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4": Oil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4"

21 hrs LeftOil on Wood - Religious Painting unknown artist / 57 1/8" x 46 1/4"

$700

Vincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of.Gaugin, Degas Era: This oil on canvas painting portrays a couple walking along a beach, with light browns and shades of blue dominating the color palette to depict the ocean and the sky. Measuring 20 x 15 inches, the ar

23 hrs LeftVincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of.Gaugin, Degas Era

$1,600

Leroy Neiman Hand signed Lithograph Mardi Gras: Leroy Neiman Lithograph. Hand signed by Leroy Neiman Approx 40x30 inches. Custom framed. Includes certificate of authenticity.

3 days LeftLeroy Neiman Hand signed Lithograph Mardi Gras

$250

Steamboat Willie Original on canvas by David Lloyd Glover: Steamboat Willie Original on canvas by David Lloyd Glover Original Mixed media on canvas by David Lloyd Glover Hand signed by the artist. Custom framed and includes certificate from the artist. Approx

3 days LeftSteamboat Willie Original on canvas by David Lloyd Glover

$1,250

Minas AVETISYAN: "Evening" - Oil Painting: Minas Avetisyan (Armenian, 1928-1975) oil on canvas painting dated 1973, unframed, titled "Evening", a Fauvist landscape scene, signed and dated right, inscribed and dated verso, together with a Certi

21 hrs LeftMinas AVETISYAN: "Evening" - Oil Painting

$5,000

A small late 17th / early 18thC bronze mortar with mask / cherub head detail. Approx. 2 3/4" high

Item Details

Description

A small late 17th / early 18thC bronze mortar with mask / cherub head detail. Approx. 2 3/4" high

Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.

Buyer's Premium

24.5% up to £30,000.00
24.5% above £30,000.00

A small late 17th / early 18thC bronze mortar with mask / cherub head detail. Approx. 2 3/4" high

Name: A small late 17th / early 18thC bronze mortar with mask / cherub head detail. Approx. 2 3/4\" high
SKU: 175706089
Price: 30 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £40 - £60

See Sold Price

Starting Price £20

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire, uk

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Claydon Auctioneers Ltd

Middle Claydon, United Kingdom

120 Reviews

2,625 Followers