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LOT 0072
Large Greek Apulian Platter with Eros
4TH CENTURY B.C.
16 1/8 in. (2.76 kg, 41 cm wide).
A broad ceramic patera with raised rim and stepped foot, two strap handles to the rim each flanked by two domed studs; rim with reserved wave pattern band, studs with starburst motif; painted central scene with outer foliate bands and reserved wave pattern framing the tondo displaying Eros in flight with wings spread, holding a red cloth over an inverted shield; some repainting.
ProvenanceFrench collection, 1990s-early 2000s.
Formerly in Patrick Declerck Auction, Douai, France, 2014, lot 72.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
Ex private Parisian collection.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122j42 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11616-196567.
Cf. Trendall, A.D. & Cambitoglou, A., The Red-Figured Vases of Apulia, vol.1, Oxford, 1978, p.354, no.171.
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LOT 0072
Large Greek Apulian Platter with Eros
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £10,000
A high-quality silver wine strainer composed of a shallow bowl and broad flange rim, two integral scalloped handles with scrolled flourishes, tapering to a loop handle with swan head terminals with incised eye and beak detailing, perforated whirl within roundel to interior base; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 160 grams, 22.2 cm wide (526 grams total including stand)
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A copper-alloy ring composed with a slender hoop with large elliptical bezel, engraved with a centaur rearing left. 5.80 grams, 24.33 mm overall, 20.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
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Opening Bid: £250
An amphora-shaped pendant composed of a jasper body, sheet-gold neck, two handles formed as leaping dolphins, ribbed loop between and free-running coiled loop above, pearl bead and foot to base. 1.85 grams, 23 mm
Fine condition.
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