Ancient Greek, Classical Period Terracotta Statue - 8 cm
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Grec ancient terracotta head of a young, plump-faced youth with wavy hair, dating to the classical period (c. 5th–4th century B.C.), part of a larger figure with a hairline crack on top of the head and a display stand included.
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Description from the seller
Head with plump youthful features and finely modelled wavy hair.
Size: 8 cm H - 3 1/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, c. 5th - 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger figure, hairline crack to top of head
Display stand included
Provenance: Tom Virzi (1881–1974) collection, New York. With Galleria Serodine Ascona (Terracotta from Western Greece, Casa Serodine Ascona, 1 April 1994 – 23 May 1994). Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above.
Head with youthful, plump features and a finely sculpted, wavy hairstyle.
Size: 8 cm high - 3 1/8 inches
Terracotta
Culture: Greek, from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
Part of a larger figure, a hairline crack running up to the crown of the head.
Display stand included.
Provenance: Tom Virzi's collection (1881-1974), New York. Together with Galleria Serodine Ascona (Western Greek terracotta, Casa Serodine Ascona, from April 1, 1994 to May 23, 1994). Private collection, Switzerland; Artemission United Kingdom, acquired from the latter.
Head with plump youthful features and finely modelled wavy hair.
Size: 8 cm H - 3 1/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, c. 5th - 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Part of a larger figure, hairline crack to top of head
Display stand included
Provenance: Tom Virzi (1881–1974) collection, New York. With Galleria Serodine Ascona (Terracotta from Western Greece, Casa Serodine Ascona, 1 April 1994 – 23 May 1994). Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above.
Head with youthful, plump features and a finely sculpted, wavy hairstyle.
Size: 8 cm high - 3 1/8 inches
Terracotta
Culture: Greek, from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
Part of a larger figure, a hairline crack running up to the crown of the head.
Display stand included.
Provenance: Tom Virzi's collection (1881-1974), New York. Together with Galleria Serodine Ascona (Western Greek terracotta, Casa Serodine Ascona, from April 1, 1994 to May 23, 1994). Private collection, Switzerland; Artemission United Kingdom, acquired from the latter.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Classical Period
Era
Before 1400
Century/ Timeframe
Greek, 5th - 4th century B.C.
Country of Origin
Greece
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Material
Terracotta
Year acquired
2025
Title of artwork
Tête jeune expedient antique
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Signature
Not signed
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
Previous owner - country acquired from
Italy
Colour
Beige
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
8 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
215 g
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