Cypriot Terracotta Vessel Group

Modelled in the round with realistic features, textured plumage, rounded beak. 236 grams, 10.1 cm



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.12378-226677.

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.

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.

Including fragments of sidewall and rim, pierced ledge handles, bowl with tripod feet and other items. 4.9 kg total, 2.2-20 cm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.