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Sultanabad Skull Rug Hand-Knotted Memento Mori Wool Carpet in Saffron, 8 x 10 FT
Sultanabad Skull Rug Hand-Knotted Memento Mori Wool Carpet in Saffron, 8 x 10 FT

Sultanabad Skull Rug Hand-Knotted Memento Mori Wool Carpet in Saffron, 8 x 10 FT

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

For centuries artists expressed it by placing a skull alongside flowers, fruit and other emblems of abundance, as in the great Vanitas still lifes of the Baroque. This rug carries th...

Category

2010s Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun
Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun

Inverted Portrait with dog and Setting Sun

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled (ornate frame)
Untitled (ornate frame)

Untitled (ornate frame)

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Laugher with Fluxed Landscape
Laugher with Fluxed Landscape

Laugher with Fluxed Landscape

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori
Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori

Inverted Portrait with Momento Mori

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

The Laughers (Version 1)
The Laughers (Version 1)

The Laughers (Version 1)

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Inverted Portrait with Landscape
Inverted Portrait with Landscape

Inverted Portrait with Landscape

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Intrusion

Intrusion

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

[Portland, OR b. 1971 - Hunstville, Alabama] Dirk Staschke is a full time studio artist who is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ce...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Dutch Floral Still Life Signed “A. van Sijnkens”, 19th C or Older
Antique Dutch Floral Still Life Signed “A. van Sijnkens”, 19th C or Older

Antique Dutch Floral Still Life Signed “A. van Sijnkens”, 19th C or Older

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roses and peonies: love, beauty, and fleeting life. Poppy: sleep, memory, and mortality. The combination evokes themes of abundance and the brevity of life, central to vanitas and b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood

Ceramic Sculpture Glazed "Painting", 14 x 11 x 2 inches, Dirk Staschke

Ceramic Sculpture Glazed "Painting", 14 x 11 x 2 inches, Dirk Staschke

Located in St. Louis, MO

Ceramic Sculpture Glazed "Painting", 14 x 11 x 2 inches, Dirk Staschke Dirk Staschke is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Contemporary Ceramic Trompe l'oeil Sculpture with Glaze, Candle Vase
Contemporary Ceramic Trompe l'oeil Sculpture with Glaze, Candle Vase

Contemporary Ceramic Trompe l'oeil Sculpture with Glaze, Candle Vase

By Dirk Staschke 1

Located in St. Louis, MO

Contemporary Ceramic Trompe l'oeil Sculpture with Glaze, Candle Vase Dirk Staschke is best known for his exploration of Dutch Vanitas still life themes in the medium of ceramics.

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Flower
Flower

Flower

By Casper Faassen

Located in Rye, NY

His work often draws inspiration from 17th-century Dutch themes—cityscapes, vanitas compositions, and floral still lifes—reinterpreted through a modern lens.

Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold

Lady
Lady

Lady

By Casper Faassen

Located in Rye, NY

His work often draws inspiration from 17th-century Dutch themes—cityscapes, vanitas compositions, and floral still lifes—reinterpreted through a modern lens.

Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold

Scull
Scull

Scull

By Casper Faassen

Located in Rye, NY

His work often draws inspiration from 17th-century Dutch themes—cityscapes, vanitas compositions, and floral still lifes—reinterpreted through a modern lens.

Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold

Landscape
Landscape

Landscape

By Casper Faassen

Located in Rye, NY

His work often draws inspiration from 17th-century Dutch themes—cityscapes, vanitas compositions, and floral still lifes—reinterpreted through a modern lens.

Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pandemic #13 (Day #194)

Pandemic #13 (Day #194)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine #28 (Day #34)

Quarantine #28 (Day #34)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine #44 (Day #55)

Quarantine #44 (Day #55)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine #51 (Day #65)

Quarantine #51 (Day #65)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine #55 (Day #70)

Quarantine #55 (Day #70)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Worry

Worry

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #102

Pandemic #102

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine #38 (Day #46)

Quarantine #38 (Day #46)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #12 (Day #194)

Pandemic #12 (Day #194)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #16 (Day #199)

Pandemic #16 (Day #199)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #18 (Day #203)

Pandemic #18 (Day #203)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #19 (Day #204)

Pandemic #19 (Day #204)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #27 (Day #167)

Pandemic #27 (Day #167)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #36 (Day #300)

Pandemic #36 (Day #300)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #41 (Day #309)

Pandemic #41 (Day #309)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #81

Pandemic #81

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #2 (Day #105)

Pandemic #2 (Day #105)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #3 (Day #118)

Pandemic #3 (Day #118)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #4 (Day #124)

Pandemic #4 (Day #124)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #10 (Day #183)

Pandemic #10 (Day #183)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #32 (Day #289)

Pandemic #32 (Day #289)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #64

Pandemic #64

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #34 (Day #290)

Pandemic #34 (Day #290)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #56

Pandemic #56

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #65

Pandemic #65

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine #37 (Day #45)

Quarantine #37 (Day #45)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #57

Pandemic #57

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #77

Pandemic #77

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #53

Pandemic #53

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #75

Pandemic #75

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #55 (Day #328)

Pandemic #55 (Day #328)

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #76

Pandemic #76

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Pandemic #70

Pandemic #70

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Quarantine 15 1/2

Quarantine 15 1/2

By Zoë Zimmerman

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Covid Vanitas: The Pandemic Still Lifes" On the first day of quarantine I began photographing the people-less quiet of a home and studio in isolation.

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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Vanitas Still Life For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vanitas still life you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Contemporary, Old Masters and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect vanitas still life among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right vanitas still life for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, brown, beige and gray. Finding an appealing vanitas still life — no matter the origin — is easy, but Paul Béliveau, Bethanie Irons, Matthew Cook, Rachel Burch Williams and Alejos Lorenzo each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Vanitas Still Life?

The price for a vanitas still life in our collection starts at $155 and tops out at $76,081 with the average selling for $4,200.