Graeco-Roman - Tanagra Figurine > Lot No. 736

Description:
Circa 5th century BC. A Tanagra figurine depicting a robed female with elaborate headgear, holding in the crook of her right arm a pamette staff, supporting an object on her hip with her left hand; the moulding void is placed centrally on her back.

Measurements:
415 grams, 230 mm (9 inches).

Condition:
Very fine.

Provenance:
Property of a Gentleman.

Comments notes:
Tanagra figurines are a mould-cast type of Greek terracotta statuette, produced from the later fourth century BC, in the Boeotian town of Tanagra. Aside from deities, the favoured subjects were females clothed in everyday costume.

Estimate: £700 - 900 (EUR 840 - 1,070; USD 1,110 - 1,430)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH