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LOT 0031
Greek Bronze Naked Youth Statuette
ARCHAIC, CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
8 in. (376 grams total, 20.5 cm including stand).
Effigy of a kouros standing nude with arms at his sides, left leg slightly advanced, the hair cut straight and draped across the shoulders and upper back; pegs beneath the feet; provided with an old custom-made base.
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12203-215580.
Cf. similar item in the British Museum under accession no.1884,0309.1.
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