Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

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A Canosan Terracotta Group of Nike on her Chariot, circa 3rd Century B.C.

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July 7, 03:48 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 GBP

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Description

A Canosan Terracotta Group of Nike on her Chariot

circa 3rd Century B.C.

 

the goddess leaning forward and wearing a close-fitting chiton, each of the two harnessed horses rearing up.

Heights 14.5 cm. (goddess on chariot) and 19.5 cm. (best preserved horse)

Cordesse family collection, Paris, acquired circa 1980

Pierre-Bergé & Associés, Paris, June 17th, 2010, no. 301, illus.

acquired by the present owner at the above sale