A Boeotian Terracotta figure of a Goddess
Mid 6th century BC; alt. cm 17,4 ; The solid hand-made body of plank-like form, she is standing with triangular, stumpy arms outstretched, wearing a long dress with vertical undulating bands on the skirt and a chequerboard design on the blouse, with long hair, the decoration in light brown glaze.
PROVENANCE:
Italian private collection, acquired from Pandolfini (27 October 2009, lot 238); formerly in the famous Erlenmeyer Collection (Sotheby’s, London 9 July 1990, lot 30).
This lot is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.
Estimate: GBP: 2.500-4.500
Price realized | 1'600 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |