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The Classical Allure of the Women from Tanagra

Published on , by Claire Papon and Sophie reyssat
Auction on 04 April 2024 - 14:00 (CEST) - Salle 10 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

The ancient Greek city gave its name to terracotta statuettes, of which this model is a striking example.

Greek Art, Tanagra (Boeotia), circa 325-300 B.C.E, attributed to the workshop of... The Classical Allure of the Women from Tanagra

Greek Art, Tanagra (Boeotia), circa 325-300 B.C.E, attributed to the workshop of the "Lady in Blue", statuette representing a young woman in beige terracotta, traces of polychrome slip and gilding, h. 32.5 cm/12.59 in.
Estimate: €15,000/25,000

Although she has lost her hat, this young woman can still keep cool with her fan. She is similar to another statuette made in Tanagra, in the region of Boeotia, around 325-300 BCE:…
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