Hellenistische Aphrodite, Terrakotta, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus - photo 1
Hellenistische Aphrodite, Terrakotta, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus - photo 2
Hellenistische Aphrodite, Terrakotta, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus - photo 3
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Hellenistische Aphrodite, Terrakotta, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus

Starting price
€ 900
Auction dateClassic
26.05.2021 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
Hermann Historica
Event location
Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 522 | Hellenistische Aphrodite, Terrakotta, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus
Hellenistische Aphrodite, Terrakotta, 3. - 2. Jahrhundert vor Christus
Elegante Terrakotta aus rötlichem Ton. Die reich gewandete Göttin steht locker auf einem Sockel. Das Haar geschmückt, der schlanke Körper bis auf die linke Brust verhüllt. Das Gewand mit reichem Faltenwurf. Auf der Rückseite des Sockels die beiden griechischen Buchstaben Delta und Iota. Reste weißer Grundierung. Der Sockel mit restaurierten Brüchen und minimaler Ergänzung. Sonst intakt und von reizvoller Qualität. Höhe 30,5 cm.
Vgl. Geoffrey Grigson, Aphrodite - Göttin der Liebe, 1976, S. 154.

Provenienz: Aus süddeutscher Privatsammlung. Erworben bei Hermann Historica,
Auktion 58, 2009, Los 36. Zuvor Sammlung J., Leverkusen, 1960er Jahre.

Zustand: II -
A Hellenistic terracotta of Aphrodite, 3rd - 2nd century B.C.
Elegant terracotta made of reddish clay. The richly robed goddess stands relaxed on a pedestal. The hair is adorned, the slender body is covered except for the left breast. The robe is richly draped. On the back of the pedestal the two Greek letters Delta and Iota. Remains of white primer. The base with restored breaks and minimal additions. Otherwise intact and of charming quality. Height 30.5 cm.
Cf. Geoffrey Grigson, Aphrodite - Göttin der Liebe, 1976, p. 154.

Provenance: From a private collection in southern Germany. Acquired at Hermann Historica, Auction 58, 2009, lot 36. Previously Collection J., Leverkusen, 1960s.

Condition: II -
Place of origin:Ancient Greece
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