Ancient Greek - Canosa statuette - Rare - young ephebe - 4th / 3rd century BCE
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Greek polychrome terracotta statuette of Canosa depicting a young ephebe, ca. 4th–3rd century BCE, 11.6 cm high (15.3 cm with base) with beige clay, white engobe and traces of blue, red and white pigment, in very good condition with no restorations and a solid wood base.
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Polychrome Greek statuette from Canosa.
Elegant and refined Greek statuette of a young ephebe, perhaps Eros.
It is depicted nude, with one leg resting on a rock.
He stands upright, with a slight sway. His curly hair falls to his shoulders. He wears a faint smile.
Beige terracotta covered with a white slip and then painted. Remnants of slip and pink paint
A charming piece, highlighted by an elegant solid wood base.
Greater Greece, 4th/3rd century BCE - Southern Italy, Canosa workshops,
Dimensions: H 11.6 cm (height 15.3 cm with the base) - width 5.2 cm
Very good condition - no restoration - small loss at the base
The statuette shows traces of blue, red and white pigment, the added pigment being one of the characteristic features of Canosa pottery and sculpture. (Canosa figurines are rare!)
Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Canosa, circa late 4th to early 3rd century BCE.
Provenance: Austria, Galerie de V.N.E.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslatePolychrome Greek statuette from Canosa.
Elegant and refined Greek statuette of a young ephebe, perhaps Eros.
It is depicted nude, with one leg resting on a rock.
He stands upright, with a slight sway. His curly hair falls to his shoulders. He wears a faint smile.
Beige terracotta covered with a white slip and then painted. Remnants of slip and pink paint
A charming piece, highlighted by an elegant solid wood base.
Greater Greece, 4th/3rd century BCE - Southern Italy, Canosa workshops,
Dimensions: H 11.6 cm (height 15.3 cm with the base) - width 5.2 cm
Very good condition - no restoration - small loss at the base
The statuette shows traces of blue, red and white pigment, the added pigment being one of the characteristic features of Canosa pottery and sculpture. (Canosa figurines are rare!)
Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Canosa, circa late 4th to early 3rd century BCE.
Provenance: Austria, Galerie de V.N.E.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license. (Cultural Object Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of its status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning 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
4ème / 3ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Canosa statuette - Rare - young ephebe - 4th / 3rd century BCE
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
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.
