Hellenistic Greek Polychrome Nike Figure
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Ancient Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A finely rendered painted terracotta Nike, the winged goddess of victory, speed, and strength, quite pretty with delicate facial features, a red wavy coiffure pulled back with a headband, and a voluminous flowing chiton draped over her left shoulder and cascading behind her legs. She stands or perhaps softly alights to a contrapposto position, her body displaying a classic weight shift, and holds a large palm frond in her left hand. Custom stand with red velveteen support. Size: 1.75" W x 4.75" H (4.4 cm x 12.1 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
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#118265
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#118265
Condition
Losses to wings, palm frond, tip of nose, and toes. Surface wear with pigment losses and abrasions as shown.
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Hellenistic Greek Polychrome Nike Figure
Estimate $1,500 - $3,000
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