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A Hellenistic Terracotta Figure of an Actor, circa 3rd/1st Century B.C.
Lot Closed
July 5, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Hellenistic Terracotta Figure of an Actor
circa 3rd/1st Century B.C.
standing♋ with the weight on his left leg, nude but for a short cloak over his shoulders and chest, his large bald head with snub nose, prominent ears, and full be♎ard.
Height 8.3 cm.
French art ma♋rket, early 20th century (based on label formerly attached to the underside of the integral plinth)
George Embiricos (1920-2011), Lausanne
Christie's, London, Ap🧜ril 25th, 2001, no. 241, illus.
Bonhams, London, July 3rd, 2019, no. 115, illus.
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
For another Greek terracotta figur♋e of an actor from the Embiricos Collection with similar label 👍on the back see .