Lot 42
A HELLENISTIC TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A BOY, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.
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MEASUREMENTS
height 17 7/8 in. 40.5 cm.
DESCRIPTION
in the style of Centuripe, stepping forward as if alighting, his head turned to the left, the round face with smiling mouth, full bow-shaped lips, and upturned nose, the freely modeled hair bound in a long braid on the crown, framing the forehead in wavy curls, and with projecting curls escaping behind the ears, a large circular vent hole at the back; remains of gesso and traces of pink and red pigment.
PROVENANCE
Al Held (1928-2005), abstract geometric painter
CATALOGUE NOTE
For a closely related example, said to be from the Casino necropolis at Centuripe in Sicily, see Guido Libertini, Centuripe, Catania, 1926, p. 107, pl. XXV, 3; the author notes: Sul loro capo
Estimate $12000 – $18000
Venduta il 6 dicembre 2006
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Lot 82
Greek Pottery Statuette of a Dancer
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Ancient Greek art, ca. 3rd century B.C. Graceful terracotta figurine of a dancer, head thrown back, wearing a chiton. Probably a creation of Centuripe or Tarentum (the movement, narrow torso and elongated body are typical of these productions from these areas). Two similar exemples in the British Museum are from Centuripe, another one in the museum of Trieste is from Tarentum. These statuettes, very popular in the 3rd century B.C. were often imported, and it is difficult to know with certainty the place of production.
For reference see : Figurines et reliefs grecs en terre cuite, by Simone Besques, p. 96.
6-7/8″ high. Sold with a TL test.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private Paris, France collection.
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Condition report
Very good condition. Restored, hands missing otherwise beautiful conservation.
Estimate $1,800 – $2,500
Starting Bid $1,000
Venduta il 12 febbraio 2011
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