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Ruth Garrido Vila

Appealing female head with heavy-lidded eyes, prominent nose and sensuous lips. The richly curled hear falls down the left side of the head. The woman holds her right arm over her head and seems to hold a flower. The button of a garment close to the neck.
Superb modeling with much use of the modeling tool. Mounted on an acrylic stand with collector’s level underneath.

Size: H. 8 cm, H. with stand 10.2 cm
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Western Greek, 2nd-1st century BC
Condition: Broken at the armpit level, back side missing. The nose is worn and looks flat.

Provenance: Swiss private collection, acquired in 1995 from Galeria Serodine, Ascona. Thence art market Zurich, June 2020 sale.
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Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. 
Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. 

Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland.

Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland.
Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lenta.


Western Greek, 2nd-1st century BC

Greek Terracotta Female Head, Hellenistic Period

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