Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Terracotta Statuette of a Goddess (No reserve price)

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Ancient Greek and Magna Graecia terracotta statuette of a goddess, 9 cm high, reassembled from fragments with some parts missing.

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A TERRACOTTA STATUETTE OF A GODDESS
Greek / 2nd – 1st cent. B.C. / Terracotta / H = 9 cm (3 35/64 in)

A greek terracotta statuette of a goddess. According to Monsieur Lebeurrier, a winged Victory. The goddess sits with her legs spread apart on something no longer recognisable.

Condition:
Reassembled from fragments. Some parts missing.

Provenance:
Swiss priv. coll. D.E. Basel.
Purchased from Chauvire Courant, Pays de Loire, France.

Published:
Rhenus Auktionen, Dec 7, 2023

I confirm an unconditional guarantee of the authenticity of this object mentioned above.
Furthermore I confirm to be authorized to sell this cultural property.
(according to Art. 16 para. 2. a. CPTA together with Art. 18 CPTO).

According to Swiss legislation, there is no export licence required to ship this lot outside Switzerland.

A TERRACOTTA STATUETTE OF A GODDESS
Greek / 2nd – 1st cent. B.C. / Terracotta / H = 9 cm (3 35/64 in)

A greek terracotta statuette of a goddess. According to Monsieur Lebeurrier, a winged Victory. The goddess sits with her legs spread apart on something no longer recognisable.

Condition:
Reassembled from fragments. Some parts missing.

Provenance:
Swiss priv. coll. D.E. Basel.
Purchased from Chauvire Courant, Pays de Loire, France.

Published:
Rhenus Auktionen, Dec 7, 2023

I confirm an unconditional guarantee of the authenticity of this object mentioned above.
Furthermore I confirm to be authorized to sell this cultural property.
(according to Art. 16 para. 2. a. CPTA together with Art. 18 CPTO).

According to Swiss legislation, there is no export licence required to ship this lot outside Switzerland.

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/ Timeframe
2nd – 1st cent. B.C.
Name of object
Statuette of a Goddess
Acquired from
Antique market
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Fragment
Sold by
SwitzerlandVerified
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Objects sold
92.31%
Private

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