Lot 5003 - ibid142 Sculpture & Various - online only - Tuesday, 26. March 2024, 12.30 PM
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Etruscan, ca. 500 B.C.
Bronze, in part engraved, with remains of paintwork. The figure is advancing with the left foot. She wears a tight-fitting robe decorated with circles, the engraved folds of which run diagonally across the body, the hem reaches the ankles, the sleeves reach the elbows. Pointed boots. Both arms are bent, the left hand gesturing, the fingers clasped together, the palm facing outwards. Long, wavy hair parted in the center and fringed along the forehead. On a later plinth.
H without plinth 14.3 cm.
Right forearm missing. Corroded and in part with small losses.
Provenance:
- Collection Dr. Elie Borowski, Basel, ca. 1960 (according to Christie's).
- Collection Hugo Dreyfuss (according to Christie's).
- Christie's, New York, 16 June 2006, Lot No. 215.
- Triple Gallery, Bremgarten bei Bern, 16 July 2006.
- Collection Dr. med. Sylvia Legrain.
Provenance:
- Collection Dr. Elie Borowski, Basel, ca. 1960 (according to Christie's).
- Collection Hugo Dreyfuss (according to Christie's).
- Christie's, New York, 16 June 2006, Lot No. 215.
- Triple Gallery, Bremgarten bei Bern, 16 July 2006.
- Collection Dr. med. Sylvia Legrain.
CHF 3 000 / 4 000 | (€ 3 090 / 4 120)
Sold for CHF 3 375 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.