Ancient Greek Elegant Tanagra statuette with drapery - 4th century BC

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Ancient Greek Tanagra statuette in polychrome ceramic on a terrace, dating to circa 4th century BCE, height 17.6 cm and width 6.9 cm, in good condition.

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Greek statuette from Tanagra in polychrome ceramic on a terrace.
Elegant and fine Boeotian figurine of a young woman dressed in a himation with broad folds that reach the ground, just revealing her feet. She holds a part of her garment with her left hand.
She stands slightly hip-shifted, with her left leg forward. Her curly hair is tied up. She is styled in a melon crest, with strands gathered into a bun.
It rests on a rectangular terrace. At the back, a square vent hole.
Beige ceramic with traces of blue polychromy. Refinished terrace.
Greek art, Hellenistic period, circa 4th-3rd century BC.
The face is expressive and finely modeled, slightly tilted. Its gaze is deep, the nose straight, the lips thin above a small chin. The folds of the clothing are perfectly depicted.

A high-quality achievement
Light beige terracotta with a white engobe, remnants of blue, brown, and red paint.
Greece, Boeotia, 5th century BC.
Dimensions: Height: 17.6 cm - Width: 6.9 cm.
Excellent condition.

Provenance: France, A.D.R. gallery.

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Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Greek statuette from Tanagra in polychrome ceramic on a terrace.
Elegant and fine Boeotian figurine of a young woman dressed in a himation with broad folds that reach the ground, just revealing her feet. She holds a part of her garment with her left hand.
She stands slightly hip-shifted, with her left leg forward. Her curly hair is tied up. She is styled in a melon crest, with strands gathered into a bun.
It rests on a rectangular terrace. At the back, a square vent hole.
Beige ceramic with traces of blue polychromy. Refinished terrace.
Greek art, Hellenistic period, circa 4th-3rd century BC.
The face is expressive and finely modeled, slightly tilted. Its gaze is deep, the nose straight, the lips thin above a small chin. The folds of the clothing are perfectly depicted.

A high-quality achievement
Light beige terracotta with a white engobe, remnants of blue, brown, and red paint.
Greece, Boeotia, 5th century BC.
Dimensions: Height: 17.6 cm - Width: 6.9 cm.
Excellent condition.

Provenance: France, A.D.R. gallery.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
4ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
Elegant Tanagra statuette with drapery - 4th century BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
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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