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LOT 0598

Greek Terracotta Head of an Actor

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.

3 in. (69.3 grams, 75 mm).

An expressive polychrome vase formed as the head of an actor wearing rosette earrings, open mouth and applied pupils, short neck with everted rim above and a small strap handle to the rear.

Provenance

Ex Louis-Gabriel Bellon, France, (1819-1899).
with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12667-236389.

CONDITION

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LOT 0598

Greek Terracotta Head of an Actor

Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)

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