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LOT 0863
Greek Collection of Terracotta Vessels and Bases
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 - 6 7/8 in. (2.6 kg total, 3-17.5 cm).
Mixed group of artefacts, including: a vessel fragment with a panther; a single-handled jug with painted circumferential bands; a low redware dish with an incised sunburst motif; a small lekythos with palmette design; a small lekythos with painted decoration; a squat vessel with two strap handles and a short neck, low relief spiral decoration on the base. [18]
ProvenanceEx Prof. Kurt Alder, Riehen; thence by descent.
1. two clay vessels and clay dish: ex Jacob Hirsch; with Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, Auction 17 November 1976, no.1493.
2. Apulian lekythos with palmettes: with Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, Auction 17 November 1976, no.1542.
3. Apulian lekythos: with Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, Auction 16–20, 1976, no.1542.
4. Daunian handled jug: with Galerie Koller, Zurich, Auction 34, no.2532.
5. potsherd fragment: with Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel.
6. lebes with lid: acquired in September 1975.
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LOT 0863
Greek Collection of Terracotta Vessels and Bases
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Hellenistic, late 2nd-early 1st century B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Broad and shallow with thick rolled rim; parcel-gilt band to the inner face below the rim of running scrolls on a pounced field; to the centre, a hexafoil reserved on a pounced field with border of running scrolls; pointillé cursive Aramaic inscription to the outer face. 413 grams, 20.6 cm wide
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Large Greek Bronze Ring Bezel with Gryphon
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 4 | Current Bid: £25
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Greek Carnelian Gemstone with Head of Dionysos
2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £25
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
The subject derives from Hellenistic creations, which is indicated by the open mouth suggesting a state of ecstasy, prominent cheekbones, the head’s position and facial expression. Particular attention is given to the details of headgear and hair.
