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A Terracotta Figure of a Woman, Magna Graecia, circa 3rd/2nd Century B.C.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- A Terracotta Figure of a Woman, Magna Graecia
- Terracotta
- Height 10 3/4 in. 27.3 cm.
wearing a chiton, enveloping himation, and pendent earrings, her melon coiffure bound in a wreath of applied ivy leaves; remains of white, lavender, and red pigment.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, July 10th, 1972, no. 120, illus.
Condition
Bottom of drapery chipped all around including large chunk missing off back, area of left forearm/arm hand missing, front of right hand below neck area chipped as well as nose and ivy wreath, lavender pigment mostly lost, top of back encrusted, head possibly reattached.
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.
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.