Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Woman from Canosa

Culture: Greek/Canosan

Period: 4th-3rd century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 11.5 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 2243

Provenance: Private collection Dr. Yves Goalard, France, acquired in the 1970s. Subsequently acquired on 24 May 2018 by the Michael Grabner Collection, Vienna. With the original invoice and certificate.

Condition: Some wear on the floral hair dress, the face intact and of particularly gentle expression.

Description: Terracotta head of a young woman with almond-shaped eyes and a gentle smile. She bends her head slightly to the right, and wears an elaborate hair dress of leaves and garlands. Her hair is parted in the centre and pulled together to a hair wreath. From Canosa. Mounted.