Details

LOT 0063

Greek Black-Figure Skyphos with Dancing Satyrs by the Komast Painter Group

ATTIC, 585-560 B.C.

7 7/8 in. (219 grams, 20 cm wide).

Featuring black-figure depictions of the Komos in a lively procession of revellers celebrating Dionysos, with the god portrayed as an ithyphallic satyr; two loop handles on the rim and a palmette beneath each handle, adorned with tendrils; professionally repaired.

Provenance

with Sotheby’s, New York, 20 June 1990, no.11.
Private collection, New York, USA.
Private collection, Georgia, USA.
Private collection, UK.

Accompanied by copies 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.13103-248960.

Footnotes

The Greek Komos, an integral part of ancient Greek culture, symbolises lively celebrations dedicated to Dionysos, the god of wine and revelry. It involved spirited processions with singing, dancing, music, and wine, fostering communal joy. This tradition was a vital aspect of Greek festivals, underscoring the Greeks’ love for communal bonding, the arts, and the pleasures of life. The Komos vividly illustrates the vibrant cultural and religious practices of ancient Greece. The artwork showcases four nude male dancers in dynamic poses, with their heads turned and arms in animated gestures. Three of them have pointed beards, while one is youthful and beardless.