A marvelous Etruscan terracotta head of a man
A marvelous Etruscan terracotta head of a man, c. 3rd Century BC, veiled, wearing a narrow diadem decorated with rosettes; four small pinecones adorning his forehead. His features are wonderfully modeled in high relief, his hair short and well defined. H: 10 in (27.8 cm). Nice, even surface deposits. An outstanding example! Ex Sothebys, acquired c. 1980's-1990's; Ex Harold Whitbeck estate, San Francisco CA.
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 marvelous Etruscan terracotta head of a man, c. 3rd Century BC, veiled, wearing a narrow diadem decorated with rosettes; four small pinecones adorning his forehead. His features are wonderfully modeled in high relief, his hair short and well defined. H: 10 in (27.8 cm). Nice, even surface deposits. An outstanding example! Ex Sothebys, acquired c. 1980's-1990's; Ex Harold Whitbeck estate, San Francisco CA.
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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