Loading, please wait...
LOT 0534
Greek Attic Terracotta Lekythos with Battle Scene
CIRCA 500 B.C.
6 3/4 in. (270 grams, 17.1 cm).
With flared foot, broad shoulder and trumpet-shaped mouth, strap handle to the rear; painted frieze with scene of two warriors fighting on foot with spears, watched by four silhouetted spearmen with pointillé detailing.
ProvenanceAcquired in Germany, 2006.
Private collection, Europe.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12382-226969.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
See Haspels, C.H.E., Attic Black Figured Lekythoi, Paris, 1936, for overview; Beazley, J. D., Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters, New York, 1978, pp.463-464, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
-
Greek Terracotta Head of a Goddess
Circa 4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
An attractive head from a statuette of a goddess, thick hair ornately coiffed, lips pouted, and the traces of the artisan’s fingerprints preserved along the neck; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 64 grams total, 10.9 cm high including stand
From the private collection of C.R., Ticino, Switzerland, before 1970. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The cults of Demeter and her daughter Persephone (kore) were particularly prominent in Magna Graecia, and likely this is a representation of one of these goddesses. -
Thracian Decorated Silver Bracelet
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Annular in form with carinated profile, punched ring-and-dot ornament. 46 grams, 90 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Hellenistic Decorated Silver Bowl
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,125
With carinated profile, rolled rim, raised circumferential bands to the inner face and centre. 437 grams, 20 cm wide
cracked
Private Swiss collection, acquired 1999. Ex Surena collection, London, UK. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11617-199030. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
