Etruscan Bronze Kouros, 6th century BC; height cm 11; A solid-cast of archaic taste, with defined pectorals, his ...

Etruscan Bronze Kouros, 6th century BC; height cm 11; A solid-cast of archaic taste, with defined pectorals, his hair rendered by incised parallel lines, the face with large almond-shaped eyes, the mouth drawn into a smile, with tenon below for insertion; minor area of corrosion and untouched dark green patina. Provenance: ex BFA, Auction 54, lot 89; property of a gentleman; acquired on the European art market between 1960s and 1980s.