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LOT 0099
Greek Gold Earring Pair with Lion Heads
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (3.05 grams total, 15-21 mm).
Each with a decoratively twisted ear hook and lion head terminal with ornamental collar adorned with filigree spirals and granule clusters; non-identical. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired between 1950-1970s.
Ex Swiss private collection.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession numbers 74.51.3491 and 74.51.3484, for similar.
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LOT 0099
Greek Gold Earring Pair with Lion Heads
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Greek Archaic Laconian Black-Figure Kylix Fragment Group Attributed to the Rider Painter
550-540 B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,667
Comprising six fragments from a bowl once decorated with concentric circles around a central disc with expanding black rays, remains of palmette to the sides of the handle; the internal base with two facing warriors holding spears and a wreath, the older one depicted with a beard. 67 grams total, 34-89 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1990. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11820-206481.
The Rider Painter was a Laconian vase painter active between 560 and 530 B.C. and is considered to be one of the five great vase painters of Sparta. He painted various forms predominantly kylikes but also lebetes, a form rare in this area. He mainly painted scenes from mythology, such as figures like Cadmos or Heracles, and tales such as the blinding of Polyphemus. In addition, he realised pictures from everyday life. The attribution of these fragments to his workmanship can be supported by the motifs painted on the exterior decoration of the vessel, and by the shape of the birds and figures. The illustrated scene is fitting within the warrior society of Spartan Laconia. -
Greek Black-Glazed Pinecone Jug
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With raised domes to the body, broad neck, everted rim, bifurcated handle, foot. 105 grams, 86 mm
Very fine condition.
Acquired European art market, 1980s-1990s. Private English collection. -
Life-Size Etruscan Terracotta Foot
Circa 200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
From a statue; left foot with detailed lacing to the sandal; integral wedge below to provide the correct angle for the foot and ankle. 3.1 kg total, 28 cm wide including stand
From the collection of Platon Hobson (29 January 1937-3 December 2022), local dealer and previously a costumier in the film industry.
