Loading, please wait...
LOT 0027
Minoan Red Jasper Seal Depicting a Lion Attacking a Bull
LATE HELLADIC, CIRCA 1400-1300 B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (7.45 grams, 26 mm).
Of lentoid form with domed reverse, showing a lion attacking a bull from above with its jaws and claws sunken into the bull's hindquarters, the bull shown standing with its head turned towards the lion in the act of trying to pry it off with its long horns; pierced horizontally.
ProvenanceWith Münzen und Medaillen A.G., Basel, prior 1980.
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.12465-228767.
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.
John H. Betts, Corpus der Minoischen und Mykenischen Siegel, Band X, Die Schweizer Sammlungen, (Berlin 1980) 194, cat.
nr. 219, doubted by the author.
See similar seals in Betts, J.F., Corpus der Minoischen und Mykenischen Siegel, Band X, Die Schweizer Sammlungen, Berlin, 1980, no.218, p.193; Boardman, J., Greek Gems and Finger Rings, Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, London, 1970 (2001), nos.86 [lion attacking a goat also in red jasper], 138, 159 [agate lentoid],169 [lion attacking bull, from Mycenae],172, 182 for Minoan gems with similar scenes; see a lioness attacking a bull, in Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, lentoid shape seal (about 1470-1410 B.C.), accession no.23.576.
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 0027
Minoan Red Jasper Seal Depicting a Lion Attacking a Bull
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
-
Mycenaean 'Wavy Line' Painted Alabastron
Late Helladic IIIA Period, 14th-13th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Formed with a squat globular body, everted rim and three lug handles to the shoulder; painted reddish-brown over a cream slip with concentric bands and rings to the mouth, neck, shoulder and base, larger solid undulating forms covering the lower body. 70 grams, 69 mm
Acquired from Royal Athena Gallery, 2003. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11851-206833. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Greek Attic Black-Figure Lekythos with Combat Scene
Circa 520 B.C.Estimate: £20,000 - 30,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £10,000
The ovoid body decorated with a combat scene, band of tendrils and leaves to the shoulder and vertical bands to the slender neck, trumpet-shaped mouth, strap handle and discoid foot; the scene comprising three Hoplites, the first in tall-crested Corinthian helmet, cuirass and greaves, xiphos hanging on his right side, thrusting with his long spear over his ellipsoid shield towards the middle figure, running forwards but with his helmetted head turned towards his attacker, using his Boeotian shield to ward off the blow while manoeuvring his own spear which is blocked by the third figure advancing against him, with spear held underarm, with birds in flight above. 481 grams, 26.5 cm
Private collection, Southern Germany, acquired in 1960s. with Paul-Francis Jacquier, Numismatique Antique, Münzen und Kunst der Antique, 13 September 2013. Acquired by the present owner at the above sale. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12189-222313. 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.
The clothing and weapons of the hoplites are detailed copies of hoplites of late decades of 6th century B.C. The left warrior wears a Corinthian helmet with a high crest, a richly decorated robe and greaves. His round Attic shield, from which a richly pleated chlamys hangs down, is decorated with large circles. The middle and the right hoplite wear Corinthian helmets with a lower crest, and also beautifully decorated robes and greaves. They hold very large, Boeotian-shaped shields with striking bundles of lightning and 'flames'. As a beautiful counterpart to the left fighter, the right warrior carries a chlamys with long folds over his shoulder. -
Greek Terracotta Black Glazed Bowl
4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With lustrous black glaze with metallic shimmer; shallow bowl on ring foot; fine double drill-hole in the ring for suspension; carinated inner edge, carinated lip to sidewall; base in reserve with two concentric circles in red; old collector's label 'N12960' to underside. 153 grams, 10.1 cm
Private collection Bavaria. By descent, in possession of the family since 1960s-1970s. German art market, 2013. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00111200. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
