A fabulous Etruscan terracotta head of a young woman
A fabulous Etruscan terracotta head of a young woman, c. 4th - 3rd Century BC, her youthful features wonderfully modeled, her hair in a mass of tight curls below a narrow diadem with central rosette and pulled into a narrow bun high on the back of her head. 9 1/4 x 8 in (18.5 x 20.3 cm). A fabulous example of the Etruscan mastery of the ceramic art. Some repair to neck and small areas of restoration below chin and below jaw line, otherwise well-preserved with light surface deposits and remnants of pigment. Ex estate of Harold Whitbeck, San Francisco CA, formed between the 1980's and 1990's from major auction houses and galleries in the US and UK.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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A fabulous Etruscan terracotta head of a young woman, c. 4th - 3rd Century BC, her youthful features wonderfully modeled, her hair in a mass of tight curls below a narrow diadem with central rosette and pulled into a narrow bun high on the back of her head. 9 1/4 x 8 in (18.5 x 20.3 cm). A fabulous example of the Etruscan mastery of the ceramic art. Some repair to neck and small areas of restoration below chin and below jaw line, otherwise well-preserved with light surface deposits and remnants of pigment. Ex estate of Harold Whitbeck, San Francisco CA, formed between the 1980's and 1990's from major auction houses and galleries in the US and UK.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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