Comprising a bulbous body and a short neck with everted rim, two strap handles with incised striations continuing in an inverted V-shape beneath the handles; on each side of the body a large double spiral flanked by five curving lines, a stylised bird above. 343 grams, 16.5 cm



Ex Fortuna, Gallery for Ancient Art (Zurich, Kirchgasse 31) Basel, 7 April 1984. Private collection, Bern, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With the arrival of the Greeks (775 B.C. at Pithekoussai, 750 B.C. at Cumae), a clear technical advancement in ceramic production was observed: impasto vessels began to show more varied patterns, were fired at higher temperatures, and were eventually replaced by wheel-made pottery in the Greek style. Despite growing populations, there remained a significant demand for this more 'old-fashioned' yet technically refined pottery. Note on the term impasto (Italian): in painting, it refers to the thick application of paint (a textured, paste-like technique). In ceramics, it refers to a thick layer of slip (a watered suspension of purified clay) applied before firing, which results in a homogenous, matte-glossy surface after firing.

Hollow-formed horse figure with spout to the chest and filler hole beneath the chest; painted saddle and bridle detailing. 1.61 kg, 27 cm



Ex Zackary, Los Angeles, USA, 1960s. with Christie's, 13 October 2008, no.156. Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report and photograph by Oxford Authentication with sample no.108u46. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12655-235194. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Modelled in the round with bands of hatched texture to the back, rump and horns, pierced lug muzzle, incised detailing. 501 grams, 17 cm long



UK private collection, 1994. European private collection. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N125e38 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.12656-234662. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

In static stance with forelegs straight and head erect, rider gripping the neck, painted detailing to mane and body; mounted on a custom-made stand. 117 grams, 11.5 cm (268 grams total, 14 cm high including stand)



Acquired from Spink, London, UK, 30 June 1956. Ex private collection. with Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London, 8 December 1994, no.184. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With rosette in the gable, a basket filled with wool and a garland above it; inscription in Greek reading: 'ΥΓΕΙΑ ΑΛΥΠΕ ΧΑΙΡΕ (HEGHIA ALYPE CHAERE' (Long life [or health], free from sorrow, farewell!). 88 kg, 70.5 cm



Ex Schloss Solitude, Stuttgart, Germany, during the 19th century. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12657-236384. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

This type of stele is comparatively rare, and highly gendered: it is intended to represent a woman when decorated with a basket of wool, and for a man when decorated with an eagle. They are typical of the Zeugma area of the Euphrates river in ancient Seleukia.

Carved in the round with flat angled panel to upper and rear of head; stern female features with deep-set eyes and small pursed lips; centre-parted hair dressed in a chignon; each earlobe drilled to accept an earring; some restoration; mounted on a custom-made stand. 20.15 kg total, 51.5 cm including stand



with Sakae Art Gallery, Japan. Acquired by the present owner from the above June 1981. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12658-235196. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Carved in the round with carinated diadem in the hair, heavily lidded eyes, small mouth with pursed lips. 620 grams, 95 mm



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.12102-218191. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse figure of a running horse, Greek text 'ΣΚΥΘΟΑΓΑΘΗ' for 'the sake of Skythos'. 7.57 grams, 25.17 mm overall, 20.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With round-section hoop and scaphoid plaque, incuse advancing lion in profile on a baseline. 16.12 grams, 30.64 mm overall, 19.55 x 22.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)



with Artemis Gallery, Munich, 1990s. Acquired from Artemis Gallery, 8 February 2006. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12659-234646. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Hollow-formed tapering shank with rotating cell containing a scarab with hieroglyphs to the underside. 24.8 grams, 57.6 mm



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 a search certificate number no.12660-234644. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Formed of twisted rods, each square in section, tapering towards the hammered finials, each with an onion-knop terminal. 157 grams, 15 cm



with Christie's, New York, 5 June 1998, no.209. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12381-226710. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

A heavy hemispherical vessel with simulated braid beneath the rim and Hercules' knot; the body with lotus-flower ornament. 508 grams, 10.9 cm



Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12661-236259. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.