Bronze statue Memento mori - standing skeleton with scroll on marble base, gothic bronze figurine, symbol of death and vanity, collectible sculpture, luxury dark décor

Memento mori – "remember that you will die" – is one of the oldest and most profound themes in the history of art. This bronze figurine depicts a skeleton in motion, holding an unfurled scroll – a traditional symbol of one's life's work, unfulfilled plans, and everything a person has or has not accomplished in their time on earth. The scroll is a reminder that time is finite and every moment carries weight. The skeleton figure is at once unsettling and deeply melancholic – this is not a depiction of horror, but a profound philosophical statement on the transience of human existence.

Cast from genuine bronze, the figurine stands on a substantial black marble base with white veining. At over 33 cm tall, it commands attention as the centrepiece of any interior. The detail is exceptional throughout – from the structure of the bones and tattered garments to the expression of the skull and the ornament of the scroll. This sculpture will appeal to lovers of gothic art, dark aesthetics, philosophy and collectors of unusual bronze pieces.

Looking for a bold decoration for a study, library or gothic interior? Or an original gift for a lover of dark art, philosophy or history? This bronze Memento mori skeleton figurine is exactly what you're looking for – a daring, thought-provoking piece in genuine bronze that will leave no one indifferent.

Handmade. Signed.

Dimensions:

• Height: 33.7 cm
• Width: 14.2 cm
• Length: 12.1 cm
• Net weight: 3.8 kg

Material:

• Bronze
• Marble