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Comprising irregular mainly curved sidewall fragments and portions of lip and handle with reserved and applied mainly geometric ornament on a black field; each with old collector's label. 74 grams total, 29-70 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.

Comprising irregular mainly curved sidewall fragments and a mouth-rim with reserved and applied ornament on a black field; each with old collector's label. 24 grams total, 32-60 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.

With a folded trefoil mouth, an applied ribbed handle and basal ring, and incised concentric rings above the equator. 491 grams, 17 cm



Private collection, acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent.

Throughout the 7th century BC, the Phoenician ports received goods from the East, from Cyprus, Eastern Greece, Pithecussa, and even Etruria, likely in exchange for grain, oil, and wine. Among the various archaeological finds unearthed in these ports are Attic, Corinthian, and Rhodian pottery, some of which was manufactured by the Greek colonies of the West, such as Ischia-Pithecussa.

Round body with a small handle to the side, doughnut-shaped discus and a tall foot. 82 grams, 85 mm



From a private collector; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Discoid in plan with three radiating lobes to the shoulder, each a nozzle; discus with central hole and pinched lobe handle to rear; inked 'L.79' to underside. 92.1 grams, 87 mm



Ex important German collection, 1970s onwards.

Biconical in profile on a basal ring, with short applied handles, concentric horizontal red lines to both faces, painted vertical lines under the neck. 240 grams, 18.2 cm wide



Ex Kurt Alder, Riehen, acquired in November 1978; thence by descent in the family.

Comprising a low foot of rare profile; four interconnected palmettes to the tondo; concentric rib on the interior; looped handles; old collector's ticket: 'Etruscan black pottery squat kylix with two handles. Incised in the tondo are four vine leaves. Found at Gervetei. Fifth century BC. Bought in Rome, Via del Populo, September 1964'. 169 grams, 20.1 cm wide



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by an old handwritten identification card written by Peter Clayton.

Plano-convex type with intaglio profile female bust wearing diadem and drop earrings; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.22 grams, 12 mm



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

The subject derives from Hellenistic creations, which is indicated by the open mouth suggesting a state of ecstasy, prominent cheekbones, the head’s position and facial expression. Particular attention is given to the details of headgear and hair.

Biconvex in section and discoid in plan with low-relief concentric rings to the tondo; two lateral strap handles supporting a deep cup finial. 381 grams, 19.5 cm



Ex J.R. collection, Netherlands, since before 2000. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.

Fluted body tapering to a narrow foot, frieze of fine vertical lines around the body, zigzag band below, a pair of wide flat handles; restored. 235 grams, 17.2 cm wide



with H.A.C. AG, Basel, until 1999; thence by descent.

Moulded in low-relief, standing figure in knee-length short-sleeved tunic with belt and cloak over the left shoulder; right arm bent across the body, hand holding a frond. 61 grams, 90 mm



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

Comprising two palm-cups with broad everted rim to the mouth, and a bulbous jar with rounded rim. 198 grams total, 78-94 mm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.