A Greek Terracotta Figure of a Woman, Boeotia, Tanagran, circa 3rd Century B.C.

standing in a graceful attitude on a rectangular base with her right hand on her hip and holding an apple in her left hand, her left arm resting on a column, and wearing a long chiton and enveloping himation, her hair arranged in a melon coiffure with large circular chignon behind.

The Marquess of Sligo, Westport House, County Mayo, Ireland
A. S. Drey, Munich
Paul Drey
Sotheby's New York, May 31, 1997, no. 95, illus.
acquired at the above sale by the current owner

Repaired from several fragments with paint along the joins. Head reattached at the shoulders. Retouching in several areas of base visible under UV-light. Patch of glue on nape of neck, possibly for reattachment of a now missing small chignon. Remains of an old French label with cut corners in back below vent hole.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Greek terracottas from the collection of the Marquess of Sligo were sold at Christie, Manson & Woods, London, December 9th, 1958, nos. 36-43.