Where is Napoleon's death mask?

It is believed that Napoleon's death mask still resides in The Museum in Santiago de Cuba.

Why did they do death masks?

Death masks were a way to cover the face of a passed loved one and show honor to them. They also represented the features of the deceased, helping them be recognized in the spirit realm. On 1stDibs, find an array of death masks.

What were death masks called?

A death mask is called a “funerary mask” or “burial mask”. The mask was often made of wood or stucco and would cover the face of the deceased. You’ll find a collection of funerary masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Are death masks still made?

No, death masks are not still made to record the facial features of deceased people because the advent of photography made them obsolete. However, some artists produce death masks and sculptures that resemble them for purposes of creative expression. You'll find a variety of death masks on 1stDibs.

Napoleon Death Mask

Marble Paper Weight

Green Marble Desk

Napoleon Bonaparte Bronze

Louisiana Museum

Napoleon Medallions

Antique Print of the Death Mask of Napoléon Bonaparte by Sichling, ca.1850

$399

Antique Print of the Death Mask of Napoléon Bonaparte by Sichling, ca.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Napoleon'. Original antique print of the death mask of Napoléon Bonaparte.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

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19th Century Bronze Death Mask of Napoleon I

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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 14 in

19th Century Bronze Death Mask of Napoleon I

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating bronze death mask of the Emperor Napoleon I is cast from the mold created by Dr.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Bronze Death Mask of the Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte Antique

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H 12.6 in W 5.91 in L 12.6 in

Bronze Death Mask of the Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte Antique

Located in Berlin, DE

- bronze death mask - from Napoleon Bonaparte - with patina - good condition (V - 163) Napoleon.

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20th Century French Decorative Art

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Bronze

Bronze Napoleon I Death Mask, From The Dr. Antommarchi Cast

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H 14 in W 9.5 in D 16.75 in

Bronze Napoleon I Death Mask, From The Dr. Antommarchi Cast

Located in New Orleans, LA

This mesmerizing antique bronze death mask of the Emperor Napoleon I is cast from the mold created by Dr.

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Antique 19th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Paper Weight with a Patinated Bronze of Napoleons Death Mask on a Green Marble

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H 3.55 in W 8.47 in D 4.65 in

Paper Weight with a Patinated Bronze of Napoleons Death Mask on a Green Marble

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

A paper weight with a patinated bronze of Napoleons death mask on a green marble base, France, early 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon Death Mask, 19th Century

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H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Napoleon Death Mask, 19th Century

By L. Richard Eck et Durand 1

Located in Austin, TX

A very rare and important Napoleon Death Mask. A 19th Century Grand Tour gilt bronze and marble of the cast head of Napoleon.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Casting of the Death Mask of Napoleon Bonaparte

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H 13 in W 6.25 in D 6.75 in

Bronze Casting of the Death Mask of Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

A dramatic bronze casting of the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte from the late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Plaster Replica of Napoleon's Death Mask

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H 7 in W 6 in D 13 in

Plaster Replica of Napoleon's Death Mask

Located in Hudson, NY

A plaster Replica of the Death Mask of the Emperor Napoleon. During the time of Napoleon Bonaparte, it was customary to cast a death mask of a great leader who had recently died.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Masks

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Plaster

Napoleon Death Mask, Late 19th Century Casting

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H 13 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Napoleon Death Mask, Late 19th Century Casting

Located in Doylestown, PA

A rare 19th century plaster "death mask" of Napoleon, taken from the mold made in 1821 by Dr, Francis Burton and Dr.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Busts

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Plaster

Antique Print of a Plate of Prince Ladislas Czartoryski by Delange, '1869'

$399

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plate of Prince Ladislas Czartoryski by Delange, '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat - Collection du Prince Ladislas Czartoryski'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of Ladislas Czartoryski. This print origi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of an Inhabitant and Chief Leader of Wanu by H. Berghaus, 1855

$114

H 10.12 in W 6.54 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of an Inhabitant and Chief Leader of Wanu by H. Berghaus, 1855

Located in Langweer, NL

This print originates from the second volume of ‘De Volken van den Aardbodem (..)’ by dr. H. Berghaus. Published by G.B. van Goor, Gouda, 1855. Dutch edition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of an Aiguière of Mr. le Bon Gustave Rothschild by Delange '1869'

$513

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of an Aiguière of Mr. le Bon Gustave Rothschild by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Aiguière - Collection de Mr. le Bon Gustave de Rothschild a Paris'. Large format, color lithographed plate of an aiguière of the collection of Mr. le Bon Gustav...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Vase of Prince Ladislas Czartoryski by Delange '1869'

$513

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Vase of Prince Ladislas Czartoryski by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Coupe d'Accouchée (Gamelii) Collection du Prince Ladislas Czartoryski'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a vase of the collection of Prince Ladislas Cz...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. Dutuit by Delange '1869'

$513

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. Dutuit by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat (Quartiere) Collection de Mr. Dutuit a Rome'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of Mr. Dutuit in Rome. This print origina...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. le Comte de St. Seine by Delange '1869'

$513

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. le Comte de St. Seine by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat (Majolica) Collection de Mr. le Comte de St. Seine'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a majolica plate of the collection of Mr. le Comte de St. Se...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. de Basilewski in Paris by Delange '1869'

$570

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. de Basilewski in Paris by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat - Collection de Mr. de Basilewski a Paris'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of Mr. de Basilewski in Paris. This print originates from 'Re...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Majolica Plate of Mr. De Basilewski by Delange '1869'

$570

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Majolica Plate of Mr. De Basilewski by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat (Majolica) Collection de Mr. de Basilewski a Paris'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a Majolica plate of the collection of Mr. de Basilewski. Thi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Woman of Ulietea, French Polynesia, by Cook, 1803

$273

H 16.74 in W 10.83 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Woman of Ulietea, French Polynesia, by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Tinai-Mai, een meisjen van Ulietea'. This print depicts Tinai-Mai, a woman of Ulietea, French Polynesia. Originates from 'Reizen rondom de Waereld' by J. Cook...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of 'Pietà' Made after Francia 'c.1890'

$228

H 12.01 in W 17.33 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of 'Pietà' Made after Francia 'c.1890'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Pietà'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Francia. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Napoléon Bonaparte in Spain by Payne 'c.1860'

$228

H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Napoléon Bonaparte in Spain by Payne 'c.1860'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Napoleon in Spanien (..)'. Original antique print of Napoléon Bonaparte in Spain. Published by A.H. Payne, circa 1860.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Plaque of Monsignor Cajani in Rome by Delange '1869'

$342

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plaque of Monsignor Cajani in Rome by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plaque - Collection de Monsignor Cajani (..)'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plaque of Monsignor Cajani in Rome, Italy. This print originates from...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Federico da Montefeltro of Italy, 1860

$114

H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Federico da Montefeltro of Italy, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled ‘Frédéric, Duc d'Urbin, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of Federico da Montefeltro, also known as Federico III da Montefeltro KG (7 June 1422 – 10 Septembe...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Plate of S. A. I. Prince Napoléon by Delange, 1869

$502

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plate of S. A. I. Prince Napoléon by Delange, 1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat - Collection de S.A.I. le Prince Napoléon'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a plate of the collection of S. A. I. Prince Napoléon. This print ori...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. Dutuit by Delange '1869'

$570

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Plate of Mr. Dutuit by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plat (Majolica) Collection de Mr. Dutuit a Rome'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a majolica plate of the collection of Mr. Dutuit. This print origina...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Majolica Plate of Alphonse de Rothschild by Delange '1869'

$570

H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of a Majolica Plate of Alphonse de Rothschild by Delange '1869'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plate (Majolica) Collection de Mr. le Baron Alphonse de Rothschild'. Large format, color lithographed plate of a majolica plate of the collection of Mr. le Bon ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

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Paper

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Raphaël NanniniLate 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon Sculpture, Italian Artist

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$2,117

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Located in London, GB

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An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century

$11,000

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Emperor Napoleon on Horseback, Cast by Susse Frères, Paris

$163,921

H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 13 in

Emperor Napoleon on Horseback, Cast by Susse Frères, Paris

By Susse Freres

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Emperor Napoleon on Horseback, Cast by Susse Frères, Paris, From the Model By Alfred Émilien O'Hara, Comte de Nieuwerkerke (1811-1892). Dark br...

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"The Napoleon" Coat of Arms Tapestry, 20th Century

$400

H 65 in W 47 in

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps

$1,500

H 15.25 in W 15.2 in D 8.25 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Napoleon Beating Austrians The Battle of Castiglione Italy Old Print, 1800

$194

H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 0.01 in

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Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving, 1843

$194

H 9.97 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

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Napoleon and Francis II after Austerlitz, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840

$319

H 11.58 in W 16.54 in D 0.01 in

Napoleon and Francis II after Austerlitz, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Napoleon and Francis II after Austerlitz, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts the historic meeting between Napoleon B...

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Paper

Napoleon Bonaparte, Allegorical Equestrian Monument – After Horace Vernet, 1843

$376

H 9.97 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

Napoleon Bonaparte, Allegorical Equestrian Monument – After Horace Vernet, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Napoleon Bonaparte, Allegorical Equestrian Monument – After Horace Vernet, 1843 This striking 19th-century historical print presents an allegorical equestrian representation of Napo...

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Antique 1840s French Prints

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Large Mezzotint of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo German Print, c1850

$1,255

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Located in Langweer, NL

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Napoleon Accepts Captured Banners in Milan – French Empire Engraving c.1840

$319

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Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930

$14,750

H 38 in W 28 in D 2.25 in

Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930

By Chapin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French oil on canvas painting of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor in a hand carved original gilded wooden frame, painted by S. Chapin in good condition. The wall décor art pie...

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Hippolyte Bellangé Napoleon Bonaparte in Toulon - Etching by Hippolyte Bellangé - 1837, 1837

$251

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 0.08 in

Napoleon Bonaparte in Toulon - Etching by Hippolyte Bellangé - 1837

By Hippolyte Bellangé

Located in Roma, IT

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Questions About Napoleon Death Mask

Where is Napoleon's death mask?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
It is believed that Napoleon's death mask still resides in The Museum in Santiago de Cuba.
Why did they do death masks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Death masks were a way to cover the face of a passed loved one and show honor to them. They also represented the features of the deceased, helping them be recognized in the spirit realm. On 1stDibs, find an array of death masks.
What were death masks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A death mask is called a “funerary mask” or “burial mask”. The mask was often made of wood or stucco and would cover the face of the deceased. You’ll find a collection of funerary masks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Are death masks still made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, death masks are not still made to record the facial features of deceased people because the advent of photography made them obsolete. However, some artists produce death masks and sculptures that resemble them for purposes of creative expression. You'll find a variety of death masks on 1stDibs.