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An Etruscan Bucchero-ware Trefoil Oinochoe, 6th Century B.C.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- An Etruscan Bucchero-ware Trefoil Oinochoe
- Height 11 1/4 in. 28.6 cm.
with spreading foot in two degrees, ovoid body, double collar around the neck, and handle flanked by rotelles on the rim, the body molded in relief with a frieze of striding felines, the handle with an attenuated human figure.
Provenance
Christie's, London, June 14th, 1978, no. 55, illus.
Condition
minor restorations on rim and on one of rotelles
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.