Lot 91
  • 91

Four Terracotta Figurines, 2nd Millenium B.C.

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Four Terracotta Figurines
  • Terracotta
  • Height of the largest 6 5/8 in. 16.8 cm.
comprising a Syro-Hittite figure of a goddess of slender flattened form with short outstreched arms, wearing a notched girdle and applied collar, her bird-like face with large circular eyes and pierced coiffure, and three Elamite goddesses, each with hands held under breasts.

Provenance

acquired in the 1970s or earlier (prior to 1979), probably in Jerusalem

Condition

From left to right in catalogue image, the first repaired and restored, the second repaired across knees with large chip on one knee as shown, small repair on upper coiffure visible in photograph, the third repaired across neck, surface worn, and the fourth repaired and restored across neck and shoulders, and also across lower legs, surface worn and weathered.
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.

Catalogue Note

For the Elamite figures cf. The Royal City of Susa, Ancient Near Eastern Treasures in the Louvre, P.O. Harper, J. Aruz, and  F. Tallon eds., New York, 1992, nos. 123-133.