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An Attic Black-figured Olpe, circa 500-490 B.C.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- An Attic Black-figured Olpe
- Terracotta
- Height at rim 8 7/8 in. 22.7 cm.
painted with two dancing maenads, vine branches in the field, dotted zigzag and meander bands on the neck, checkerboard on the rim.
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Art of Antiquity. Selections from the Stock of Royal-Athena Galleries, April 29th-30th, 1964, no, 270, illus.
Literature
Andrew J. Clark, Attic Black-figured 'Olpai' and 'Oinochoai,' diss., New York University, 1992, cat. no. 603
Condition
Repaired and with areas of restoration, including one visible below the painted scene in front. Some of the restoration is deteriorating, especially around the lower part of the vessel. Most of the added white paint including the faces of the maenads is gone. The painted scene is less affected by restoration than the remainder of the vessel.
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.