Ancient Greek Terracotta Large Statuette of a Woman

A finely crafted Ancient Greek terracotta statuette of a young woman. The figure is shown standing on a rectangular base, with one arm at her side and the other to her chest. She is depicted with wavy, coiffed hair and a high polos on her head, along with wearing a long draped peplos. The facial features and hair appear gently rendered in a naturalistic manner. Traces of the original pigmentation are visible on the figure, including the hair and drapery, as well as on the base. The reverse displays a large rectangular air hole in the centre. This statuette is a fine example of the common Boeotian type of the Greek Classical period. Provenance: Formerly collected in Marseille 70 years The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days

Estimation:€1,000

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