Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Terracotta Antefix - 15 cm
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Ancient Greek Magna Graecia terracotta antefix in the form of a female head, dating to the 4th–3rd centuries BC, 15 cm high, in good condition and formerly from private collections in Germany.
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MAGNA GRAECIA. Antefix in the form of a female head (4th–3rd centuries BC). Terracotta. Height 15 cm.
Antefixes in Magna Graecia were decorative terracotta elements placed along the edges of temple roofs. Often depicting female heads, gorgons, or mythological figures, they served both to protect the roof’s wooden beams and to display the region’s refined artistic style. Their detailed craftsmanship reflects the strong Greek cultural influence in southern Italy during the Classical and Hellenistic periods.
Provenance: Former private collection (Lutz Voigt; Frankfurt, 1980). Former private collection (Annette Thiel; Berlin, 1989).
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MAGNA GRAECIA. Antefix in the form of a female head (4th–3rd centuries BC). Terracotta. Height 15 cm.
Antefixes in Magna Graecia were decorative terracotta elements placed along the edges of temple roofs. Often depicting female heads, gorgons, or mythological figures, they served both to protect the roof’s wooden beams and to display the region’s refined artistic style. Their detailed craftsmanship reflects the strong Greek cultural influence in southern Italy during the Classical and Hellenistic periods.
Provenance: Former private collection (Lutz Voigt; Frankfurt, 1980). Former private collection (Annette Thiel; Berlin, 1989).
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/ Timeframe
4th–3rd centuries BC
Name of object
Antefix
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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