Greek Terracotta Head of Aphrodite w/ Nice Pigment
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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 3rd century BCE. A mold-made terracotta bust of the goddess Aphrodite with traces of white and beige pigment remaining. Her oval face presents delicate features including almond-shaped eyes, an aquiline nose, heart-shaped lips, and softly contoured cheeks - all framed by a wavy coiffure with an upraised, almost bow-shaped front section (very similar to the style of the Venus Mazarin's coiffure), a low chignon at the nape of her neck, and flowing tresses over her shoulders - truly an ideal of feminine beauty. Size: 4" H (10.2 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#136303
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#136303
Condition
Repaired from two large pieces with visible break lines. Expected surface wear with pigment loss, though there are nice remains of white and rose-beige paint on the surface.
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Greek Terracotta Head of Aphrodite w/ Nice Pigment
Estimate $600 - $900
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