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LOT 0045
Greek Terracotta Amphora with Palmettes and Standing Figure
APULIAN, 4TH CENTURY B.C.
14 3/4 in. (1.6 kg, 37.5 cm high).
Piriform-bodied with two handles flanking a stepped neck and mouth, stemmed foot with chamfered edge; polychrome painted shell ornament together with a figural panel; possibly a marriage.
ProvenanceEx collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
LiteratureCf. The J. Paul Getty Museum, number 79.AE.25.1, for a vessel of very similar form.
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LOT 0045
Greek Terracotta Amphora with Palmettes and Standing Figure
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Eastern Greek Ribbed Silver Vase
Circa 3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Of piriform shape with a small foot, multi-petalled rosette within the shallow kick-up to base, vertically fluted body, ovolo ornament to the shoulder and flared mouth with rolled rim; six strain holes to the shoulder; held within a custom-made felt-lined display box. 132 grams, 13.5 cm high ( 765 grams total, 22 x 17 cm including box)
with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. with Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot 213. Acquired on the London art market.
The straining holes are an indication that the vessel possibly once had a spout. -
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Greek Terracotta Kantharos
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £700
Trumpet-shaped cup with narrow stem and flared foot, two elaborate scrolled loop handles with lateral spurs, Side A: painted female profile busts each with detailed stephane and drop earrings, the hair dressed in a kekryphalos, flanked by two white cross or sword symbols; Side B: similar but lacking the swords. 421 grams, 20 cm high
From a German auction. Ex Paris gallery, 2000s. -
Hellenistic Bronze Acanthus Jewellery Matrix
4th-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
Likely for jewellery production, bearing an acanthus leaf motif in relief to one face, with delicate detailing. 78 grams, 57 mm
German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr.D.H., formed in UK, from the EU art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman.
In antiquity, matrices for raising jewellery elements, ornaments and plaques were made of bronze, stone or reinforced terracotta. Matrices with designs in relief were used as an alternative to matrices with hollow designs or intaglio matrices.
