Canosan Terracotta Dove Figure
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Canosan terracotta Dove Figure, late 4th–3rd century BC, about 9.7 cm long, in intact condition with display stand, provenance Georges Gorse collection (France) with Paris 1992 acquisition from Gallery Koutoulakis.
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Elegant body, small head and fanned tail, painted in white slip. ex. Bonhams auctions, London
Size: 9.7 cm L (beak tip to tail) - 3 7/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Canosan, c. late 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance:Georges Gorse (1915-2002) collection, France, acquired from Gallery Koutoulakis, Paris 1992.
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This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
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Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
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Elegant body, small head and fanned tail, painted in white slip. ex. Bonhams auctions, London
Size: 9.7 cm L (beak tip to tail) - 3 7/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Canosan, c. late 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance:Georges Gorse (1915-2002) collection, France, acquired from Gallery Koutoulakis, Paris 1992.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Canosan
Century/ Timeframe
Canosan, c. late 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Name of object
Dove Figure
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2019
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1992
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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