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A Greek Bronze Trefoil Oinochoe, 5th/4th Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Greek Bronze Trefoil Oinochoe
- Height 5 3/16 in. 13.2 cm.
with beaded foot ring and handle ridge, the overhanging rim chased with an egg-and-dart pattern beneath beading, the lower handle attachment plate cast in the form of a voluted palmette.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, July 9th, 1974, no. 117, illus.
Condition
underside, handle plate, most of handle, quarter of rim, and quarter of body with mottled red and worn surface, spots of active bronze disease should be professionally treated
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.