Loading, please wait...
LOT 0047
Greek Terracotta Black-Glazed Stemless Cup
CAMPANIAN, CIRCA 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.
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.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0047
Greek Terracotta Black-Glazed Stemless Cup
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
-
Greek Archaic Bronze Phiale with Handles
7th-6th century B.C.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Broad and squat in profile with thickened rim, two lateral omega-shaped drop handles each mounted below the rim on a crescentic bar surmounted by a model bird facing inwards; base fragmentary. 915 grams, 44 cm wide
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12210-222327. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Greek Terracotta Female Protome
Early 5th century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Mould-made female protome with oval face, graceful nose and typical "archaic" smile; forehead framed by snail-shell curls descending to shoulder-height; with a low polos with a central perforation and large disc earrings. 606 grams, 19.5 cm
Ex Herbert A. Cahn, Kunst der Antike, Basel, 1997. with Paul and Vreny Vosseler-Studer, Riehen. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00057826. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12474-228714. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Scythian Gold Floral Mount
5th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Discoid in plan with central dome, applied filigree trail to rim and base of dome, eight tubular cells to flange, four granulated clusters to boss and central square cell; flange pierced for attachment. 3.97 grams, 29 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection, 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
