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A Wonderful Memento Mori Bone Carving of Julius Caesar, Q
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A Wonderful Memento Mori Bone Carving of Julius Caesar, Q

19th century
Sold 16 December 2025 · Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A superb bone carving of Julius Caesar, legend has it that whilst parading through the streets after battle a slave to curb his ego whispered in his ear memento mori which means he was only human and therefore would eventually die thus as the legend goes and the carving depicts one side of his head is in tact and the other after death has visited. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Bone Memento Mori to the 19th Century.

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SA1172236
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Description
A superb bone carving of Julius Caesar, legend has it that whilst parading through the streets after battle a slave to curb his ego whispered in his ear memento mori which means he was only human and therefore would eventually die thus as the legend goes and the carving depicts one side of his head is in tact and the other after death has visited. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Bone Memento Mori to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172236
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Wonderful Memento Mori Bone Carving of Julius Caesar, Q

Archive II A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View II
Archive III A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View III
Archive IV A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View IV
Archive V A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View V
Archive VI A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View VII
Archive VIII A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base. View VIII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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Telephone 07956 448876
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A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base.
A wonderful memento mori bone carving of Julius Caesar, q
Ref: SA1172236
A detailed carved bone sculpture depicting a split face showing a portrait on one side and a skull on the other, mounted on a dark wooden base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBone, Wood
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsSkull motif, Portrait bust, Split-face design, Hand-carved detailing
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Memento mori translates from Latin as remember that you must die, serving as an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death, which gained particular prominence in European art from the medieval period through the Victorian era.

Traditional carvings were crafted from organic materials such as bone, ivory, boxwood, horn, and occasionally stone or precious metals, often mounted on wooden stands or pedestals.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural material patination, fine tool marks characteristic of hand carving, microscopic surface shrinkage cracks, and yellowing consistent with age rather than uniform modern resin casting.

These pieces work effectively as focal points on bookshelves, desk tops, or within cabinet of curiosities displays, paired with dark woods, vintage books, and neutral backdrops to highlight their intricate craftsmanship.

Preservation requires stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only with a dry, soft brush to avoid damaging the fragile organic surface.
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