Lot 719
Delightful Terra Cotta of Draped Woman. Hellenistic Greece, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. Sharply molded from a pinkish-orange fine grain clay, the image is of a young woman, veiled, standing with her weight resting on one foot, and one hand behind her back. The contrapasto modeling between the drooping shoulder and upward thrusting hip masterfully conveyed. Add to these the obvious feminine curves of the subject, even though hidden under heavy drapery, the sculpture is once both modest and sexy. The tension between these two extremes were subjects Hellenistic artists relished experimenting with. One foot chipped, plus a discreet repair around one leg, the piece otherwise finely preserved, with remains of white slip and original pink coloring. Height: 4-5/8". A wonderful little work of art!
Estimated Value $950 - 1,450.
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