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LOT 0577
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
GREEK TERRACOTTA GODDESS FIGURE
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
6 1/2 in. (95 grams, 16.5 cm).
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
6 1/2 in. (95 grams, 16.5 cm).
Tanagra type, hollow-formed with a void to the reverse, standing female in tiered robe wearing a diadem and with her hair drawn back, right hand cradling an object; chipped.
PROVENANCE:
European art market.
Acquired in Münich in 2012.
European private collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
See Dillon, S., The Female Portrait Statue in the Greek World, Cambridge, 2010.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
