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Lot 24
Grp: 3 Greek Terracotta Tanagra Figures Sotheby's Prov
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Group of three ancient Greek Tanagra figures, central Greece, Boeotia, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. Delicate hollow cast terracotta with white slip and remnants of the original polychroming. All three depict beautiful maidens with expertly rendered drapery; one depicts a winged woman. The winged woman is heavily restored.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, purchased ca. 1985; Private collection, Minnesota.
(Winged figure) Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/4 in. (Figure on stone base) Height: 8 3/4 in x width: 4 in x depth:4 1/4 in. (Figure with clear base) Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.
Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, purchased ca. 1985; Private collection, Minnesota.
(Winged figure) Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/4 in. (Figure on stone base) Height: 8 3/4 in x width: 4 in x depth:4 1/4 in. (Figure with clear base) Height: 10 3/4 in x width: 3 3/4 in x depth: 3 3/4 in.
Condition
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