6th-5th century B.C. A terracotta figure modelled as a kore standing facing on an integral splayed base, wearing a polos and depicted with semi-naturalistic facial features; mounted on a custom-made display base. Cf. Jenkins, R.J.H., ‘Archaic Argive Terracotta Figurines to 525 B.C.’ in The Annual of the British School in Athens, vol.32 (1931-1932), pp.23-40, Athens, 1932, pp.23-40, figs.7-8, pl.16. 330 grams, 22.5 cm high (8 7/8 in.). Private collection. With Galerie Serodine, Ascona, Switzerland, early 1990s. Ex collection of Dr. E.N., acquired in 1995. By the 7th century B.C., Greek art had begun to evolve from the geometric style to one which preferred a more naturalistic representation of the human figure. The freestanding sculptures of two main types- the standing youthful male known as a kouros, and the draped standing female kore- were the principal artistic subjects of this new style. The earliest known examples demonstrate an Egyptian influence in both pose and proportions, but over time sculptors created even more lifelike representations which were placed in sanctuaries such as the Heraion of Tegea, as well as in cemeteries, where they served as votive dedications to the deities. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price