Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Property from a Private Collection
Three Etruscan Bucchero-Ware Vessels, 7th/6th Century B.C.
Lot Closed
December 17, 01:40 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from a Private Collection
Three Etruscan Bucchero-Ware Vessels
7th/6th Century B.C.
comprising a chalice with open base and bowl with notched carination, the supports in the form of two caryatids and two panels molded in relief with a scrolling motif; a kyathos with broad strap handle and notched carination, the body and handle impressed with spray motifs; and a trefoil oinochoe with ovoid body, the shoulder decorated in relief with alternating grazing deer and palm fronds.
Heights 16.5, 13.3, and 30.5 cm.
Dr. S. Schweizer, Arlesheim and Breganzona, Switzerland (Sotheby's, London, July 15th, 1980, nos. 15, 16, and 17, illus., respectively)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
acquired by the present owner at the above sale