Description:

Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. An elaborate female head, hollow-molded with a striking level of detail. The tapering neckline traces upwards to an ovoid head replete with heavy-lidded eyes, smooth brows which narrow to form the bulbous nose, full lips with indented corners, a small group of earrings on one petite ear, and a broad brow. A tall, twisting headdress arches across her incised and stippled coiffure and boasts an intricate feathered plume just above the hair bun on the verso. Traces of original orange-red pigmentation are scattered across the head and imbue it with an elegant presentation evocative of ancient Hellenistic artistry. Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 2.3" W x 4.8" H (5.8 cm x 12.2 cm); 6.7" H (17 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#144114

  • Condition: This is a fragment of a larger statue. Professionally repaired from multiple large pieces with light restoration, resurfacing, and overpainting along break lines. Minor nicks and abrasions to face, neck, and headdress, with softening to some finer details, fading to original pigmentation, and light encrustations. Nice earthen deposits throughout.

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