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Sensual Greek Hellenistic Terracotta of Aphrodite browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Greek:Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: item # 807465
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $2375.00 |
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| This exceptional Greek Hellenistic terracotta was mold made from a light brown clay, and has spotty traces of a thin white glaze. This piece dates circa 250-150 B.C. and is in superb condition, with no apparent repair/restoration. This piece is very voluptuous, and has a very sensuous body and beautiful face. There is no question that this piece was meant to portray a young Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love. This piece is likely from Myrina in Asia Minor, as this center produced the finest of Greek terracottas in the late Hellenistic period. (For the type see "Classical Terracotta Figures" by James Chesterman, Ward Lock Limited Pub., London, 1974, no. 85.) This figure has her hair set in a detailed "melon-type" coiffure, and she is seen seated nude with her hands at her side. This piece was likely votive as well, and/or was possibly a fertility offering. This piece is exceptional in that the molding, relative to the hair and the face, is very detailed as it is beautiful. This piece is approximately 4.7 inches high and sits on a custom black plexiglas stand. A beautiful exceptional example that is not often seen on the market in this quality, as it is mint quality with beautiful traces of original white pigment. Ex: Private German collection. (Additional documentation is available to the purchaser.) I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | |||||||||
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