Magna Graecia, Apulia, Canosan Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd century BCE. A beautiful votive female figure of a hollow, mold-formed type exhibiting vibrant remains of white, blue, and pink pigment across the feminine composition. The ancient woman stands contrapposto and leans on a pillar behind her, projecting her right hip forward, as her lengthy peplos cascades down her slender body in billowing folds of fabric. Her neatly arranged coiffure is topped with a tiered crown that surmounts her sweet visage, which features ovoid eyes, soft cheeks, a naturalistic nose, and full lips. Areas of white and pink pigment suggest just how intricately this figure was painted when first created. Size: 4.625" W x 14.5" H (11.7 cm x 36.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157784
Condition
Repaired from a few large pieces with restoration over break lines and to crown. Missing both forearms. Expected surface wear. Otherwise, very nice with impressive remaining pigments.