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An Apulian Red-Figured Amphora, attributed to the Painter of Vienna 751, circa 350-330 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- An Apulian Red-Figured Amphora, attributed to the Painter of Vienna 751
- Height 17 1/2 in. 44.5 cm.
decorated in front with a seated nude youth holding a patera and branch and a standing woman holding a wreath and tympanon, a plant between them, the reverse painted with two draped youths, encircling wave pattern below the scenes, palmettes in the handle zones, tongues on the neck, palmettes below the rim, and a white-painted wreath around the mouth, other details in added yellow and white.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, July 14th, 1975, no. 200
Literature
A.D. Trendall and Alexander Cambitoglou, The Red-figured Vases of Apulia, vol. II, Oxford, 1982, p. 594, 20/326
Condition
Very good, area of misfiring and nicks to black glaze in one handle zone and around right-hand draped youth on reverse
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.