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Ancient Greek Terracotta Comic Actor Figurine

circa 350 b.C.

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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.
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