Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Man

Culture: Greek

Period: 2nd century B.C.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 3 cm high; 6 cm high (including base)

Price: Sold

Ref: 2392

Provenance: From the inventory of the judicially dissolved Parisian gallery La Reine Margot.

Condition: Traces of glue at the bottom of an old base.

Description: Terracotta head of a man turned to the left with a suffering expression on his face. He wears a tight-fitting cap, his big ears sticking out. The face with deep nasolabial folds, hanging eyelids and a slightly open mouth. A perforation at the back of the head. Probably an actor who was part of a sculptural group. Mounted.