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LOT 0064
Greek Terracotta Black-Glazed Stemless Cup
4TH CENTURY B.C.
8 in. (227 grams, 20.5 cm).
With two lateral handles on a low, profiled ring foot; incised and stamped decoration to the interior comprising a central blossom surrounded by palmettes connected by curved lines, the whole framed by a concentric circle made up of dashes; restored.
Provenancewith S.C., Basel, prior 2003.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075178.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Metropolitan Museum accession no.66.111, for type.
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LOT 0064
Greek Terracotta Black-Glazed Stemless Cup
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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Etruscan Youth Presenting an Offering
Late 5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Bronze figure of a youth in contrapposto stance, wrapped in a long mantle revealing his right shoulder and muscular upper body; end of the mantle, with broad hem, draped over the left shoulder, angled right arm supporting an offering or patera (absent); left hand perhaps holding a lance or staff originally; hair worn short with ears exposed but covering the temples; facing straight ahead with wide-open eyes framed by finely drawn eyelids; right hand, left lower leg and foot absent, minor retouching to tip of the nose. 125 grams total, 10.4 cm including stand
Wladimir Rosenbaum, Ascona, before 1984. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00092263. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Wladimir Rosenbaum (1894-1984) was a prominent Swiss lawyer, art dealer, and collector based in Ascona, Switzerland. Renowned for his eclectic taste and intellectual pursuits, Rosenbaum assembled a distinguished collection of antiquities and modern art during his lifetime. His circle included influential artists, intellectuals, and dealers of the 20th century, and his legacy remains significant in the art world. This piece, part of his collection prior to 1984, reflects Rosenbaum's keen eye for rare and historically important objects, embodying his deep appreciation for the cultural and artistic achievements of the past. -
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Cypriot Terracotta Flask Group
Middle-Late Bronze Age, 2000-1200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: one globular with loop handles to the shoulder, pointillé decoration and funicular mouth; two globular with loop handle and trumpet-shaped mouth. 490 grams total, 9.2-16.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Greek and Roman Pottery Sherd Group
4th century B.C.-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including shards of bowl and other vessels, marble block and other items. 868 grams total, 2-11.2 cm
Acquired from Brigantia Antiques, York, circa 2003. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
