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LOT 1806
Mother Goddess Idol Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 3/4 in. (97 grams total, 45-71 mm).
Comprising reproductions of a 'Venus of Dolní Věstonice' type and two crouching figures with looped arms. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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A metal statue of Narcissus standing nude looking down, with goatskin mantle draped on the left shoulder, cothumus sandals laced to the feet, wreath of berries in the hair, left hand with thumb and finger on hip and right hand with thumb and forefinger extended; stepped discoid base with leaf patterning. 3.66 kg total, 40 cm including stand
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