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Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

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LOT 0079

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

ATTIC, 4TH CENTURY B.C.

2 1/8 - 2 1/4 in. (84 grams total, 54-58 mm).

Comprising two irregular curved sidewall fragments, each with a finely painted youth in profile draped in a himation, attributed to the Akridion Painter; accompanied by a plate with previous auction listing information.

Provenance

Acquired from Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel, 1976.
Ex Xavier Pasche, Lausanne.
with Dobiaschofsky Auction, 14-17 May 2014, no.2519.

CONDITION

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Ex Münzen und Medaillen, 1976

LOT 0079

Greek Terracotta Red-Figure Skyphos Fragments Attributed to the Akridion Painter

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£550 (EUR 638; USD 743) ‡+BP*

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