Ancient Greek Terracotta Ganymede riding a giant rooster - 20 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,800 - € 2,200
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Original terracotta sculpture of Ganymede riding a giant rooster, from Grecian Mycenaean culture, 20 cm high, dating to the 4th century BC, authenticated as original with restorations and losses.
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Sculpture of Ganymede riding a giant rooster
Ancient Greece, 4th century BCE
Terracotta ochre with white engobe
Among the Greeks, the rooster is the one who heralds the sun; it is designated by the term “Alektruon.” Attached to the solar myth, it is linked to Apollo
.Height 20 cm
Restorations and missing parts.
Provenance: - French private collection
Previously acquired at an auction in France.
An authenticity certificate will be supplied to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of Ganymede riding a giant rooster
Ancient Greece, 4th century BCE
Terracotta ochre with white engobe
Among the Greeks, the rooster is the one who heralds the sun; it is designated by the term “Alektruon.” Attached to the solar myth, it is linked to Apollo
.Height 20 cm
Restorations and missing parts.
Provenance: - French private collection
Previously acquired at an auction in France.
An authenticity certificate will be supplied to the purchaser.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, C14 test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
IVeme siecle Av J.C
Name of object
Ganymede riding a giant rooster
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
12 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
