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A Hellenistic Black-figured Hadra Vase and Lid, 2nd half of the 3rd Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Hellenistic Black-figured Hadra Vase and Lid
- Height with lid 17 1/4 in. 43.8 cm.
the hydria with spreading foot, twisted pouring handle with applied thumbrest, and splayed lid with knobbed finial, the body decorated in black-figure technique within a rectangular panel with a horizontal laurel branch flanked by vertical branches, encircling bands above and below, dotted rosettes on the shoulder, tongues below the neck, wreath centering berries on the neck.
Provenance
acquired in 1972
Condition
surface with large areas of incrustation and much abrading to paint, area of misfiring
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Cf. Günter Grimm and Dieter Johannes, Kunst der Ptolemäer- und Römerzeit in Ägyptischem Museum Kairo, Mainz am Rhein, 1975, no. 62. Also see Mummies & Magic, no. 149.