RARE LARGE ANTEFIX DESIGNED AS A FEMALE HALF FIGURE Etruscan, ca. 6th century B.C.

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Lot 1813
RARE LARGE ANTEFIX DESIGNED AS A FEMALE HALF FIGURE

Etruscan, ca. 6th century B.C.

Terracotta, polychrome painted. Half figure, probably of a goddess, with opulent headdress. The left hand angled, the right incomplete arm raised. Red undergarment. On a later granite plinth.

H without plinth 51 cm.

Sold for CHF 35 000 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.

Lot 1813 - S19 Dr Sylvia Legrain Collection - Wednesday, 20. September 2023, 10.00 AM

RARE LARGE ANTEFIX DESIGNED AS A FEMALE HALF FIGURE

Etruscan, ca. 6th century B.C.

Terracotta, polychrome painted. Half figure, probably of a goddess, with opulent headdress. The left hand angled, the right incomplete arm raised. Red undergarment. On a later granite plinth.

H without plinth 51 cm.

Assembled from several parts. Cracks and losses. Retouches.

Provenance:
- Otto Tièche, Nidau (according to Galleria Serodine).
- by inheritance R. Tièche, Kappel, 1970s (according to Galleria Serodine).
- Galleria Serodine, Ascona, August 8, 2012.

CHF 20 000 / 25 000 | (€ 20 620 / 25 770)

Sold for CHF 35 000 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.

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