Seated lady

Veiled lady seated on a throne. Dressed in a chiton wrapped in a himation. The cloak thus covers her entire body up to her head, revealing a few strands of hair. Her face is characterized by a soft oval shape, large eyes, and rimmed upper eyelids. The nose is straight, the mouth full. This lady represents the transition between the archaic style characterized by a certain rigidity and hieratic quality and the classical style with a delicate and precise face and an expressive gaze.

Cyprus, Marion site, 5th century BC.

Terracotta with brown patina.

H. 41.5 x W. 17.5 x D. 24.5 cm.

Exceptional state of preservation. Very fine size.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Monsieur Bourgey, numismatic and antique dealer in Paris, before 1925. Then by descent. French collection, acquired in 2012 at public auction from Me Frayss