Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of a Female - Ex Christies 1996
£270.00
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Archaic Greek Terracotta Figure of a Female - Ex Christies 1996
£270.00
Description:
An elegant, mold-made terracotta statuette depicting a standing female deity or votive figure (kore). The figure is frontally oriented, standing upon an integrated flat, rectangular plinth. She wears a traditional heavy peplos with a distinct central fold or vertical drapery panel hanging down the front. Her arms are held tightly to her sides in a stylized, columnar posture characteristic of the late Archaic period.
An elegant, mold-made terracotta statuette depicting a standing female deity or votive figure (kore). The figure is frontally oriented, standing upon an integrated flat, rectangular plinth. She wears a traditional heavy peplos with a distinct central fold or vertical drapery panel hanging down the front. Her arms are held tightly to her sides in a stylized, columnar posture characteristic of the late Archaic period.
Her hair is neatly coiffed with a thick headband or stylized low crown over her forehead, falling into long tresses framing her neck and shoulders. The facial features display a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes and a subtle Archaic smile. The reverse is minimally detailed and naturally flat, reflecting its mold-cast manufacture.
Dimensions: 16cm tall.
Provenance:
UK auction 2026. Previously private UK collection.
Ex-Christie’s Auction 03/07/1996 - lot 191 (6 items). Copy of catalogue page included.
Ex-Christie’s Auction 03/07/1996 - lot 191 (6 items). Copy of catalogue page included.