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LOT 0636
Large Greek Geometric Amphora Pair
8TH CENTURY B.C.
5 1/8 - 15 1/4 in. (4.3 kg total, 13 - 38.5 cm).
Group of two fragmentary terracotta amphorae, one with much of the reverse absent, each with basal ring, broad shoulder and trumpet-shape mouth, two double-loop handles to the shoulder; painted horizontal bands of geometric ornamental motifs including meander, hatched lozenge, saltire, vesica and other designs; each with a domed lid. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired it on the European art market since the 1970s.
with Herakles Numismatik & Antiquitäten GmbH, München, Germany.
Kept in the UK since the early 2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12311-218585.
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Greek Gilt Bronze Wine Strainer with Two Handles
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,444
Comprising a shallow bowl and broad flange rim, two integral scalloped handles with lateral scrolled flourishes, each tapering to a S-curved 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 with mirror. 402 grams total, 19.7 cm including stand
with Hôtel des ventes de Belfort Sarl, October 2011, no.16. Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. 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.12209-222140.
Elaborate gilded strainers, such as this present example, were used at symposia and festive occasions for the purpose of preventing the dregs of wine from entering the wine cup. This and other related silver utensils became popular in the later 4th and 3rd century B.C. These highly decorated wine strainers were fitted with dual handles forming loops in the shape of twisting animals, here a swan. Usually they took the form of a shallow dish complete with four rings of perforations in the centre in order to drain the wine. Strainers of this type were used to separate out sediments which could be found in the thick Greek wine. Examples similar to this one have been found in royal tombs in northern Greece, as well as the tomb of a monarch in Sudan. -
Greek Lead Centaur Statuette
Archaic, circa 6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled in the round with fur texture detailing to the rump and forelegs; repaired; mounted on a custom-made stand. 314 grams, 11.2 cm high including stand
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. -
Hellenistic Gold Amphora-Shaped Pendant
3rd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Piriform carnelian centre with gold fittings, filigree loop handles. 3.64 grams, 30 mm
Acquired from the collection of Mrs L.G., an Italian noblewoman. European private collection.
