Lot 1832
Important Coroplast Portrait From Northern Italy. Etruscan, late 5th - 4th century B.C. Head of a woman in a micaceous orangey brown terra cotta. Her lovely, mature face is crowned by a cylindrical polos, which is covered by a veil that drapes along the sides and down behind her ears. Her hair is dressed into curls and ringlets. About her neck is an ornate necklace comprised of many amphora-shaped pendants. Head probably from a life-size votive figure. Height: 15-7/8". Chipping to tip of nose and one ear, some losses to necklace; otherwise, complete and seemingly free of repairs. Thus rare! Impressive portrait, and worthy of a premium bid.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,000.
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| Realized $4,370 |
