Ancient Greek Terracotta - Shameless Aphrodite - 3rd S. BC - 11.6×4.2×3.5 cm

GREEK STATUETTE - IMPUDIC APHRODITE Elegant statuette in terracotta representing the young goddess Aphrodite on a pedestal. She is shown from the front, naked, slightly swaying, one knee forward. She nonchalantly wears a veil over her shoulders. Her right arm is raised and she holds the end of her veil in her hand. At her feet, a bird. The features are detailed, patterned in relief, the body is elegant. The details and folds of her garment can be clearly distinguished. A very charming statuette, Magna Graecia, Western Mediterranean, Hellenistic period, around the 3rd/2nd century B. C. Height 11. 6 cm - Orange beige terracotta. In perfectly preserved condition - no restorations Expertised by Sylvain Caillou Information regarding the origin: Galerie P. R. D. History of previous provenance: acquired by a French diplomat in the 1930s and kept in the family ever since. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorised to sell / export this lot. The seller will make sure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence (passport for cultural items) are obtained The seller will inform the buyer should this take more than a few days