Kouros
Etruscan, late 6th century BC
Solid-cast bronze.
H 7.5 cm
Solid-cast statuette of a naked youth standing on a round base. The left foot steps slightly forward while the right stands back, both arms hang straight down by the figure's sides. His hands cloth to his thigh. The body forms are muscular with massive shoulders and abdominal muscles. His hair is divided into narrow strands which form a fringe over the forehead and is similarly treated in the neck. The face with almond shaped eyes and narrow lips with slight smile. Intact.
cf.
S. Haynes, Etruscan Bronzes, Sotheby´s Publications, London 1985, no. 36
Provenance
Acquired by Dr. Leo Mildenberg between 1974 and 1990 for private collection R. G., Germany.
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
Price
€ 5.500
Item
7412