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Greek Boeotian Figure of a Siren, ex-Sotheby's

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Greek Boeotian Figure of a Siren, ex-Sotheby's

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Greece, Boeotia, ca. 550 - 500 BCE. Terracotta depiction of a Siren, with foot support, fan-shaped tail, two outspread wings, triangular neck, flaring polos, and mold made face. Linear and geometric pattern painted on siren in red and black over gesso. 6-5/8"H.Â

Provenance: Ex-collection of Professor Hans Erlenmeyer (1900-1967) and Marie Louise Erlenmeyer, Basel, collected between 1943 and the early 1960s (Sotheby's, London, Antiquities from the Erlenmeyer Collection, July 9th, 1990, no. 35, illus.) Ariadne Galleries, New York, inv. no. 1561 acquired from the above by private collector in the early 1990s, acquired by current owner at Sotheby's, New York, Antiquities, December 12th, 2013

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Minor chipping, else quite excellent

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Greek Boeotian Figure of a Siren, ex-Sotheby's

Name: Greek Boeotian Figure of a Siren, ex-Sotheby's
SKU: 30665950
Price: 4000 USD
Availability: InStock

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