Vanity sculpture in metal and bone | Skull | Flame | on a 20th-century base

Surprising antique metal sculpture, vanitas, second half of the 20th century.

The bone head is mounted on a brass tab that reflects the light.

The body, made of brass, has undulating shapes like a flame.

The whole thing is mounted on a base to maintain its freedom of movement. The body can tilt.

Good quality work: materials and finishes.

Unsigned work.

Height: 37.2 cm. Base: 7 x 7 cm.

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