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LOT 0066
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
CORINTHIAN BLACK-FIGURE ARYBALLOS WITH A LION
CIRCA 600 B.C.
2 1/8 in. (41.7 grams, 55 mm).
CIRCA 600 B.C.
2 1/8 in. (41.7 grams, 55 mm).
The squat oil flask with slender neck and broad everted rim, painted with rosette petals around the mouth and base, spots encircling the rim, horizontal stipes to the strap handle, vegetal motifs and the forequarters of a roaring lion to one face of the body.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Dr. Jean Lauffenburger, circa 1980.
Private collection, Europe.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11850-206480.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 41.162.59, for similar.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
