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Lot 42

An Etruscan terracotta votive head of a youth

7 July 2016, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An Etruscan terracotta votive head of a youth
Circa 4th-2nd Century B.C.
With full pouting lips and centrally parted short wavy hair, a deep dimple on the chin, neck flaring at the base, remains of red and brown pigment over the face and hair, 28cm high

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Provenance:
Robert Knight Collection, UK, acquired in 2005.
Christie's, London, 20 April 2005, lot 327.
Swiss private collection, Geneva, acquired between 1970s-1980s.

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