Ancient Greek - Large votive bust - Persephone? - 5th century BCE - With export license
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Greek votive bust of a young priestess or goddess, possibly Persephone, from the 5th century BC, in grey terracotta with black engobe, about 16.7 cm high, in good condition with no restoration, accompanied by an export licence issued by the German Ministry of Culture.
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GRAND BUSTE GREC VOTIF
Votive bust dedicated to fertility, depicting a young priestess or goddess. Her hair is arranged in a diadem and pulled back under a veil. She has one hand on her chest and the other on her shoulder. She is wearing an himation.
Grey terracotta with a black slip. At the upper part, a suspension hole
This votive bust in protome form, modeled after the goddess Persephone, goddess of the fertility of the earth and of fecundity, probably adorned a temple of worship.
Greek art, 5th century BCE
Height 16.7 cm - Perfect condition - no restoration
Provided with an export license issued by the German Ministry of Culture
A similar piece is on display at the Louvre Museum
https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010280601
Provenance information: France, Galerie H.M.C.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting provenance.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateGRAND BUSTE GREC VOTIF
Votive bust dedicated to fertility, depicting a young priestess or goddess. Her hair is arranged in a diadem and pulled back under a veil. She has one hand on her chest and the other on her shoulder. She is wearing an himation.
Grey terracotta with a black slip. At the upper part, a suspension hole
This votive bust in protome form, modeled after the goddess Persephone, goddess of the fertility of the earth and of fecundity, probably adorned a temple of worship.
Greek art, 5th century BCE
Height 16.7 cm - Perfect condition - no restoration
Provided with an export license issued by the German Ministry of Culture
A similar piece is on display at the Louvre Museum
https://collections.louvre.fr/en/ark:/53355/cl010280601
Provenance information: France, Galerie H.M.C.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting provenance.
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
5ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Large votive bust - Persephone? - 5th century BCE - With export license
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
