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LOT 2114

Hellenistic Style Terracotta Figurine

19TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 in. (157 grams, 11.6 cm).

Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, seated female wearing a crested cap, peplos dress and palla holding a coin-purse to her midriff, collector's reference 'ABLT' to underside.

Provenance

Ex Louis-Gabriel Bellon (c.1819-1899), France.
Private collection, Europe.

Accompanied by a copy of French passport no.111342 dated 6 July 2009.

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LOT 2114

Hellenistic Style Terracotta Figurine

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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