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A Paestan Red-figured Trefoil Oinochoe, circa 350-340 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- A Paestan Red-figured Trefoil Oinochoe
- Terracotta
- Height 13 1/4 in. 33.7 cm.
painted with Dionysos seated and holding a thyrsos, basket of eggs, and garland, a bird behind him, a satyr standing before him and holding an egg and thyrsos, an altar behind him; the details in added white, yellow, red, and brown wash.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, June 1st, 1995, no. 146, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York
acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Intact and generally excellent; some areas of misfiring to the black paint on sides and back, area of worn glaze on handle, chips on the back edge of the rim.
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.