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Two Pottery Vessels and a Terracotta Figure, circa 4th/1st Century B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Two Pottery Vessels and a Terracotta Figure
- Greatest length of rhyton 8 1/2 in. 21.6 cm.; heights 6 1/4 and 6 3/4 in. 15.9 and 17.2 cm.
comprising a rhyton in the form of a boar's head with triangular protrusion on the forehead, a South Italian Magenta-ware spouted vessel in the form of a goat resting on an oval base, a wreath with foliate projections across its forehead, the letter H molded on the back, traces of red pigment, and a Hellenistic terracotta figure of a young boy grabbing a boar by its hindlegs, traces of red pigment.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, May 21st, 1977, no. 136, for the first
Sotheby's, London, July 14th, 1975, nos. 163a and 163b, for the second and third
Sotheby's, London, July 14th, 1975, nos. 163a and 163b, for the second and third
Condition
rhyton: three minor chips on rim, ears lightly chipped; goat vessel: surface worn, abraded in places, underside of base missing; figure: surface worn
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.