Lot Essay
Cf. R. A. Higgins, Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum, London, 1969, pp. 253-254, nos. 932-934 for similar examples.
CIRCA 450 B.C.
Details
A CORINTHIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF AN ITHYPHALLIC SATYR
CIRCA 450 B.C.
The bearded 'dancing' satyr with his legs apart and supported by his tail behind, arms raised out to either side, repaired
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) high
CIRCA 450 B.C.
The bearded 'dancing' satyr with his legs apart and supported by his tail behind, arms raised out to either side, repaired
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) high
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's London, 18 June 1962, lot 135.
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