Hellenistic Greek Polychrome Figure of Nike
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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 covered support. Size: 4.625" H (11.7 cm); 6.125" H (15.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#137826
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#137826
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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 Figure of Nike
Estimate $1,400 - $2,000
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