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LOT 0041
Estimate
GBP (£) 3,500 - 4,500
EUR (€) 4,050 - 5,210
USD ($) 4,690 - 6,030
GREEK TERRACOTTA HEAD FRAGMENT
6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
10 5/8 in. (1.1 kg, 27 cm high).
6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
10 5/8 in. (1.1 kg, 27 cm high).
A hollow-formed ceramic head of a female with neatly dressed hair confined by a cap or fillet; traces of pigment to the eyes.
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.11607-198986.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 74.51.1473, for a comparable face identified as Cypriot.
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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.
