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Two Greek Terracotta Heads, Magna Graecia, circa Late 6th/3rd Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Two Greek Terracotta Heads
- Terracotta
- Heights 2 7/8 and 1 9/16 in. 7.3 and 4 cm.
comprising a fragmentary Archaic terracotta head of a goddess with smiling mouth and long almond-shaped eye, and a Hellenistic terracotta head of a young woman, a veil covering her hair.
Provenance
acquired in the 1960s or early 1970s, probably from Wladimir Rosenbaum, Ascona, then by descent to the present owner, for the first
acquired in the early 1950s, then by descent to the present owner, for the second
Literature
For the Hellenistic head cf. R.A.Higgins, Greek Terracottas, London, 1967, pl. 61C.
Condition
What remains of the Archaic head is very good and as shown; the Hellenistic head is also very good and as shown, note small chip to nose and nicks to drapery. Both heads are less red than the photos in the catalogue.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.