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Ancient Greek Terracotta Comic Actor Figurine

circa 350 b.C.

$6,300.43
£4,722.77
€5,300
CA$8,710.17
A$9,482
CHF 5,061.73
MX$114,469.45
NOK 63,644.91
SEK 59,153.76
DKK 40,374.98

About the Item

TERRACOTTA FIGURINE OF A COMIC ACTOR , Greece, c. 350 B.C. Labeled to the reverse, 'LAWRENCE COLL./LOT 426. SOTHEBY./APR. 1892. P. 816.'; Terracotta height 15.2 cm height 6 in Provenance The collection of Edwin Henry Lawrence (per label). Sotheby's, London, April 25-27, 1892, lot 426, part lot. (per label). The Charles J. McManus Jr. Collection.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 350 b.C.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.99 in (15.2 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1544212454372

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