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UnknownAncient Greek Terracotta Comic Actor Figurinecirca 350 b.C.
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.
- 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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