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LOT 0552
Greek Faience Vessel with Frieze of Hellenistic Busts
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
11 1/4 in. (1.79 kg, 28.5 cm high).
A piriform jar with applied decoration presenting a scene with a chariot and a procession of animals, portico above.
ProvenanceCollected from 1979-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0552
Greek Faience Vessel with Frieze of Hellenistic Busts
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Campanian Red-Figure Neck-Amphora with Cavalryman
340-330 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,400
The piriform body with broad, stepped rim and two round-section handles; red-figure frieze depicting two standing women facing, wearing a himation and stephane; the other side with a nude standing warrior wearing an Apulo-Corinthian helmet, holding the reins of his horse, acanthus leaves, ovolo and wave motifs to the neck and lower body; probably from a Cuma workshop. 1.55 kg, 40.2 cm high
Ex private collection Mr S., Geneva, by inheritance. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N123k3 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11784-206515.
The illustration of the horse is noteworthy: contemporary descriptions speak about the Sicilian horses as 'generous, swift and with firm foot' (Aeneid III, 704). The Oscan poet Lucilius of the 2nd century B.C. quotes the Campanian chargers as ‘fiery and brave although not very fine in their look’. The artistic evidence, like here, depicts well-built horses with fine legs suitable for middle-light cavalry. -
Greek Bronze Handle with Human-Headed Ram
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Featuring stylised horn and tufted coat detailing, the ram's face with humanesque features; curved profile. 22.2 grams, 39 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Greek Apulian High-Glazed Fluted Cup
4th century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Raised fluting decorating the body, broad c-section neck and everted rim, segmented openwork handle. 174 grams, 90 mm high
Acquired in the 1960s-1970s. Ex European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11856-206542.
