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With pinched three-lobe mouth and strap handle; threads and details highlighted in purple; decorated scene in square metope comprising two dancing figures, one male and the other female, probably symposiasts; the male naked, holding a stick in his right hand and with the other arm carrying his coat; the female, a hetaera, dancing and running to the right, wearing a long chiton and a coat. 423 grams, 20.3 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12089-218152.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession numbers 81.10.337 and 17.194.743, for similar types.
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12089-218152.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession numbers 81.10.337 and 17.194.743, for similar types.
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,100
With stepped foot and two loop handles to the rim, egg-and-dart border; Side A: female in loosely draped chiton holding a dish in her raised left hand and advancing towards an altar, looking to her rear and with her right arm extended; Side B: nude male in similar pose to the female, with mantle draped over his left elbow, gripping a thyrsus, the head wrapped in a band or taenia; volute scroll beneath each handle. 1.74 kg, 34 cm wide
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12364-226707.
Cf. Trendall, A.D., ‘Paestan Pottery: a Revision and a Supplement’, in Papers of the British School at Rome, 1952, no.20, pp.1-53, pl.V,b, for similar skyphos but with different iconography (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford).
The thyrsus in the hand of the male figure implies that he is a worshipper of Dionysus, and this impression is strengthened by the casual discarding of his clothing which is draped over his arm. The female may then be interpreted as a Maenad, a member of the group of devotees who accompanied the god and led the celebrations in his worship. A combination of protracted and vigorous dancing combined with wine-drinking led to an ecstatic frenzy in which the god was honoured.
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12364-226707.
Cf. Trendall, A.D., ‘Paestan Pottery: a Revision and a Supplement’, in Papers of the British School at Rome, 1952, no.20, pp.1-53, pl.V,b, for similar skyphos but with different iconography (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford).
The thyrsus in the hand of the male figure implies that he is a worshipper of Dionysus, and this impression is strengthened by the casual discarding of his clothing which is draped over his arm. The female may then be interpreted as a Maenad, a member of the group of devotees who accompanied the god and led the celebrations in his worship. A combination of protracted and vigorous dancing combined with wine-drinking led to an ecstatic frenzy in which the god was honoured.
Decorated with two superimposed friezes of animals including panthers, bulls and grazing ibexes; flowers and rosettes in the field; restored. 675 grams, 26.5 cm
Private collection, Old City of Jaffa, Israel.
with Archeological Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N124d54 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12383-226986.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no. 1861,0425.49.
Private collection, Old City of Jaffa, Israel.
with Archeological Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N124d54 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12383-226986.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no. 1861,0425.49.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Comprising red-figured jug with a profile female head between volutes, with a diademed sakkos and chignon to the rear; reel-shaped body with a tall angled handle showing two human-headed rotelles at the join to the beak; glazed tongues at the base of the neck, radiating strokes on the upper lip; to the body, a white laurel wreath along an incised line. 208 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired on the German art market.
Formerly in a private German collection.
Acquired HannoVerum GmbH Auktions - und Handelshaus, Hanover, Germany.
Ex property of a Swiss collector.
Cf. Gorny & Mosch Auktionen Munich, June 2016 sale, lot no. 204; see also Edinburgh, National Museums of Scotland, 1964.1; Beazley vase no. 1000850; CVA Edinburgh, National Museum of Scotland, 32, pl. (749) 32.7-8.
Acquired on the German art market.
Formerly in a private German collection.
Acquired HannoVerum GmbH Auktions - und Handelshaus, Hanover, Germany.
Ex property of a Swiss collector.
Cf. Gorny & Mosch Auktionen Munich, June 2016 sale, lot no. 204; see also Edinburgh, National Museums of Scotland, 1964.1; Beazley vase no. 1000850; CVA Edinburgh, National Museum of Scotland, 32, pl. (749) 32.7-8.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Bell-shaped in profile with stepped foot and stem, two lateral loop handles, flared rim; Side A: horizontal laurel-leaf band with to smaller vertical one below, central rosette; Side B: egg-and-dart band with pellets, pendant leaves and bunches of grapes. 209 grams, 12 cm
Ex old UK collection.
Acquired from Cestrian Antiques, Chester, UK, 2006.
Ex Pemberton collection, Wales, UK.
Accompanied by an old professionally produced information card with collection reference C.928.
Accompanied by the original Cestrian Antiques invoice.
Ex old UK collection.
Acquired from Cestrian Antiques, Chester, UK, 2006.
Ex Pemberton collection, Wales, UK.
Accompanied by an old professionally produced information card with collection reference C.928.
Accompanied by the original Cestrian Antiques invoice.
Of squat piriform profile with applied ring to the foot and rim of the mouth, applied strap handles to the shoulder; the equator with horizontal hoops and dragged marvered trail decoration. 19.06 grams, 55 mm
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist.
Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch.
Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s.
Private collection of a European noble.
Cf. similar items in the British Museum under accession no. 1860,0201.57, and the Metropolitan Museum, New York, under accession no.1972.118.174.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th-century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant.
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist.
Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch.
Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s.
Private collection of a European noble.
Cf. similar items in the British Museum under accession no. 1860,0201.57, and the Metropolitan Museum, New York, under accession no.1972.118.174.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th-century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant.
With trefoil mouth, applied D-section handle and carinated foot, applied decorative trails and polychrome geometric bands to the upper body, lip and foot. 28.2 grams, 60 mm
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist.
Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch.
Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s.
Private collection of a European noble.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession numbers 81.10.337 and 17.194.743, for similar.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant.
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist.
Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch.
Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s.
Private collection of a European noble.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession numbers 81.10.337 and 17.194.743, for similar.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant.
Squat jar with applied ring to foot, deep carinated shoulder, two applied trail handles and spout, slender neck and flared mouth; inlaid zigzag trails to shoulder. 17 grams, 57 mm
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist.
Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch.
Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s.
Private collection of a European noble.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th-century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant.
Francesc Cambó i Batlle (1876-1947) a prominent Spanish politician, art patron and philanthropist.
Gifted to his friend, the archaeologist, Josep Gilbert i Buch.
Acquired from Gilbert's family by the present owner's grandfather in the early 1980s.
Private collection of a European noble.
Francesco Cambó i Batlle was a notable figure in early 20th-century Spain, best known for his role in politics as a leader of the Catalan nationalist movement and as a patron of the arts. He was a key benefactor of the Museo del Prado and left a significant legacy through his art collections. His deep connection to the cultural and artistic life of Spain makes items from his collection particularly valuable and historically significant.
Lentoid in plan with rounded base, ribbed sides, short neck with flared and folded rim; dragged and marbered trails to the body, applied trails to the neck. 67.7 grams, 80 mm
Ex Mr Maurice Mathieu, acquired from Asfar, Lebanon, 1960s.
with Art Auction, Rémy Le Fur & Associés, 10 October 2012, no.130.
Private collection, London.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 91.1.1348, for a comparable example.
Ex Mr Maurice Mathieu, acquired from Asfar, Lebanon, 1960s.
with Art Auction, Rémy Le Fur & Associés, 10 October 2012, no.130.
Private collection, London.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 91.1.1348, for a comparable example.
Polychrome glass amphora with applied trail decoration to the body and spirals around the neck, two applied handles to shoulder. 32.6 grams, 83 mm
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s.
Ex Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 74.51.320, for similar.
Formerly in North American collection, 1990s.
Ex Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 74.51.320, for similar.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Square in section and pierced longitudinally, incuse scene to each face: labrys above a tree; starburst between hatched panels; arrow, axe and other objects; figure above an axe. 3.99 grams, 18 mm
From the Priday collection, Brookmans Hall, Hertfordshire, UK, formed 1930-1940s onwards by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12385-225393.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no. 1921,0711.2 for similar multi-face seal.; see Boardman, J. Greek Gems and Finger Rings: Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 1970, p. 35, fig. 56 for type.
From the Priday collection, Brookmans Hall, Hertfordshire, UK, formed 1930-1940s onwards by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12385-225393.
Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession no. 1921,0711.2 for similar multi-face seal.; see Boardman, J. Greek Gems and Finger Rings: Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 1970, p. 35, fig. 56 for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Tabular in form with intaglio grazing deer motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.03 grams, 21 mm
UK private collection, 1980-1983.
Private collection, London.
See Boardman, J., Greek Gems and Finger Rings. Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 2001.
UK private collection, 1980-1983.
Private collection, London.
See Boardman, J., Greek Gems and Finger Rings. Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 2001.
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