Grp: 3 Greek Terracotta Tanagra Figures Sotheby's Prov
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Group of three ancient Greek Tanagra figures, central Greece, Boeotia, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. Delicate hollow cast terracotta with white slip and remnants of the original polychroming. All three depict beautiful maidens with expertly rendered drapery; one depicts a winged woman. The winged woman is heavily restored.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, purchased ca. 1985; Private collection, Minnesota.
(Winged figure) Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/4 in. (Figure on stone base) Height: 8 3/4 in x width: 4 in x depth:4 1/4 in. (Figure with clear base) Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, purchased ca. 1985; Private collection, Minnesota.
(Winged figure) Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/4 in. (Figure on stone base) Height: 8 3/4 in x width: 4 in x depth:4 1/4 in. (Figure with clear base) Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.
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Grp: 3 Greek Terracotta Tanagra Figures Sotheby's Prov
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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