The name Amphipolis does sell

Sotheby’s inevitably found out recently that the very name of Amphipolis helped to sell a collection of terracotta statues, and this in spite of the fact that the general interest for the Tomb of Amphipolis that made headlines in 2014 has dropped considerably.

[Picture from The Greek Reporter]

The terracotta figurines date back from the second century BC and according to their information have originated from Amphipolis. It seems however impossible to confirm this origin as they probably are not even characteristic of Amphipolis, but that doesn’t diminish their sales value.

Whatever their name or origin, someone found that the six figurines were worth to disburse $8,750.00 for – a sure sign that the general public is still fascinated by Amphipolis and its tomb.