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LOT 0572
Greek Attic Red-Figure Fragment Collection
EARLY 5TH CENTURY B.C.
1 3/8 - 2 3/4 in. (26 grams total, 36-70 mm).
Comprising four irregular fragments depicting an owl with a dotted body and large circular eyes, a youthful nude wearing a laurel wreath, a draped young female, male head with long hair wearing a wreath of vine leaves. [4]
ProvenanceFrom the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Europe.
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Greek Megarian Bowl
2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £386
Hemispherical in profile with slightly everted rim and a matt glaze, raised architectural motifs to the shoulder, dense stylised vines below; shallow rosette foot. 208 grams, 13.5 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
'The Cyrus Collection' Greek Core-Formed Glass Oinochoe
5th century B.C.Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £7,500
Ovoid blue body with narrow flared foot, pinched mouth and applied strap handle; marvered trail decoration in yellow to the shoulder, applied trails to the neck, marvered and dragged trails to the equator; cleaned and repolished; supplied with a custom-made stand. 197 grams total, 13.5 cm high including stand
Ex Antike Kunst Palladion, Basel. The Cyrus collection, 1970s. with Sotheby’s, New York, 9 December 2003, no.88. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13097-248080.
During the 5th century B.C., the colours of Mediterranean Group I vessels expanded from blue or opaque white to include dark green, golden brown, and opaque brick red. -
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Greek Attic Red-Figure Kylix Fragment Depicting a Lyre Player
Early 5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Irregular fragment depicting a draped figure playing a lyre, possibly Apollo; meander line to the reverse. 7.25 grams, 42 mm
From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.
