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Early 20th Century Child’s Death Mask

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 February 2026 · Branching Out Antiques
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A rare early 20th Century French child’s death mask, plaster with original terracotta coloured finish, on a hardwood ebonised stand.

Height 27cm. Width 15cm. Depth 12cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Death Mask to the 1920s.

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SA1024793
Description
A rare early 20th Century French child’s death mask, plaster with original terracotta coloured finish, on a hardwood ebonised stand.

Height 27cm. Width 15cm. Depth 12cm

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Death Mask to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024793
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An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Child’s Death Mask

Archive II An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. View II
Archive III An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. View III
Archive IV An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. View IV
Archive V An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. View V
Archive VI An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. View VI
Archive VII An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front. View VII
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An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front.
EARLY 20th CENTURY CHILD’S DEATH MASK
Ref: SA1024793
An antique plaster child death mask mounted on a dark wooden block base, viewed from the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Sculptural Bust]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Memento Mori]
  • Material[Plaster, Wood]
  • Colour[Terracotta]
  • MotifsMoulded facial features, Closed eyes, Mounted on plinth
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Death masks are plaster or wax casts taken of a persons face shortly after death, historically used for portraiture, forensic analysis, or as a memento mori to commemorate the deceased.

Traditional death masks were commonly cast using plaster of Paris, wax, or occasionally metal such as bronze, often mounted on wooden bases or displayed on stands.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related patina, such as surface wear, oxidisation on the plaster or wax, and period-appropriate mounting techniques rather than modern cast resins.

These historical objects fit well within eclectic, cabinet of curiosities, or dark academia interior schemes, displayed securely on bookshelves or mantelpieces as focal conversational pieces.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and gently dusting with a soft, dry brush without using liquid cleaners.
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