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LOT 0063

Greek Stone Head of a Female

4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

6 3/4 in. (4.2 kg, 17 cm high).

A carved stone head modelled with semi-naturalistic facial features and dressed hair falling down the neck in tight curls.

Provenance

Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private Swiss collection since 1998.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11613-198981.

CONDITION

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LOT 0063

Greek Stone Head of a Female

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340

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