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LOT 0528
Greek Terracotta Chalice with Linear Decoration
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
3 1/2 in. (103 grams, 91 mm wide).
The hemispherical bowl with broad rim displaying concentric bands, slender stem terminating in a discoid foot; repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate UK collection formed 1990s-2000s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
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Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Youth
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Tousled curly hair, strong aquiline nose and full mouth; the deep eyes marked by raised eyelids and prominent semi-circular eyebrows; the hair arranged in overlapping rows of locks; repaired; mounted on a later porphyry plinth. 1.40 kg total, 23.5 cm high including stand
From the estates of the late Adrian Stanford and Norman St John-Stevas, Baron St John of Fawsley. with the previous owner since 1982. with Christie's, London, South Kensington, 22 February 2017, lot 10. 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.11774-204595.
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Greek Bronze Handle with Human-Headed Ram
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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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.