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AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED AMPHORA, ATTRIBUTED TO THE GROUP OF COMPIÈGNE 988, CIRCA 520-500 B.C. | An Attic Black-figured Amphora, Attributed to the Group of Compiègne 988
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 GBP
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Description
- terracotta
- Height 41 cm.
painted in front with the Judgment of Paris, Hermes moving to right and looking back towards Athena, Aphrodite and Hera, and on the other side with Dionysos standing and holding a kantharos between two satyrs, one holding a wineskin, vines in the field, the details in added red and white, a graffito underneath the foot.
Provenance
Edward Perry Warren (1860-1928), Lewes House, East Sussex
Estate of Edward Perry Warren (Sotheby's, London, May 27th, 1929, no. 37)
Albert Eugene Gallatin (1881-1952), New York, acquired at the above sale
New York private collection, by descent (Christie's, New York, December 5th, 2012, no. 16, illus.)
Estate of Edward Perry Warren (Sotheby's, London, May 27th, 1929, no. 37)
Albert Eugene Gallatin (1881-1952), New York, acquired at the above sale
New York private collection, by descent (Christie's, New York, December 5th, 2012, no. 16, illus.)
Literature
George H. Chase and Mary Zelia Pease, Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: Cambridge (MA), Fogg Museum and Gallatin Collections, Cambridge, Mass., 1942, p. 86, pl. 37, 2a-b
Albert E. Gallatin, The Pursuit of Happiness, New York, 1950, p. 51
John D. Beazley, Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters, Oxford, 1956, p. 285, no. 5
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 320282
Albert E. Gallatin, The Pursuit of Happiness, New York, 1950, p. 51
John D. Beazley, Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters, Oxford, 1956, p. 285, no. 5
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 320282
Condition
Side of body with Athena repaired from two large fragments and a smaller one. Minor areas of restoration along break lines, particularly above feet of two ladies standing to Athena's left. Two areas of restorations on top of neck below rim, one on each side, one larger than the other. Added white and red and fairly well preserved. Areas of repaint include underside of foot, top of foot, handles, and inside and outside of rim. Entire vase appears to be lightly covered in shellac. Small nicks and abrasions overall. Od circular label with serrated edge on the inside inscribed "SP.314.6" in black ink.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."