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Ellipsoid in plan with incuse three-headed gryphon in profile. 5.76 grams, 22 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Lentoid in section with reticulated arch to one face, sitting figure to the other; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.61 grams, 12 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

With a fusiform body, slender neck and broad flange rim, decorated with marvered feathering and spiralling trails; two lateral loop handles and a pinched lateral lug. 36.69 grams, 91 mm



Anonymous sale, Binoche & Giquello, Paris, 30th May 2012, no.124. Private collection, Switzerland. Accompanied by a copy of French passport no.0150269. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13188-249220.

Alabastra of this typology, core-formed, trail-decorated and tooled, are typical of the Eastern Mediterranean. They were diminutive examples of a shape popularly produced for perfumed oils in the Greek world. Larger forms are known in both glass and ceramics.

Comprising: scaphoid type with bow and quiver; discoid type with profile bust; rectangular type with advancing beast; each supplied with an impression. 8.41 grams total, 16-24 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders and discoid bezel depicting a lion standing in profile with a star above. 5.98 grams, 22.80 mm overall, 19.14 x 18.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Conical in profile with broad foot and inturned rim; single thick loop handle partly absent. 1.33 kg, 23.5 cm



Ex Prof. Kurt Alder, Riehen; thence by descent.

Comprising irregular mainly curved fragments of sidewall and foot, some with applied ornament on a black field; each with old collector's label. 58 grams total, 41-65 mm



Iris Cornelia Love (1933-2020) collection, New York, formed primarily in the 1950s-1970s; on long-term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, New York, late 1960s/early 1970s to late 1990s.

Cylindrical in profile with wide discoid foot, slender tubular neck and flared mouth, strap handle to the rear; the neck and handle restored, remains of black pigment. 53 grams, 88 mm



Ex deceased estate, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK; acquired early to mid 20th century. Acquired from Helios Gallery Antiquities, Wiltshire, UK. Property of a North Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the Helios Gallery antiquities certificate of authenticity with stock no.H3744g.

Comprising irregular, mainly curved fragments with reserved and applied ornament on a black field; each with an old collector's label. 37 grams total, 21-55 mm



Iris Cornelia Love (1933-2020) collection, New York, formed primarily in the 1950s-1970s; on long-term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, New York, late 1960s/early 1970s to late 1990s.

Bulbous in profile (H. Payne shape B 2) with a short neck and a broad rim to the mouth, a short strap handle to the rear; painted with a siren facing a flower; vertical lines to the rim, shoulders and bottom. 52 grams, 56 mm wide



Ex Lotti Hohl, Switzerland; acquired before 1987.

Adorned with a human head at the top, substituting the typical trefoil pouring spout, originally fitted with a handle rising above the lip. 74 grams, 78 mm



Found in the 1930s. Property of a gentleman collector, by gift to his son. Accompanied by a copy of an old photograph of the item.

Plano-convex type with intaglio standing figure of Herakles in profile with club; supplied with an impression. 1.54 grams, 18 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.