Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Another Property
A Hellenistic Terracotta Askos, circa 3rd/2nd Century B.C.
Auction Closed
December 5, 03:41 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
in the form of recumbent lioness with tail incised beneath the body and a handle on the back, a flaring spout on the long neck and another in the gaping mouth, with large pointed ears, incised eyes, ruff and whiskers.
Height 11 cm.
Gustave Clément-Simon (1833-1909), Naves, France, acquired prior to 1909
Frédéric Clément-Simon (1873-1937), Naves, France, acquired by descent from the above in 1909
probably Georges Couturon (1886-1945), Corrèze, France, acquired from the above in 1938
French private collection, by descent from the above (Métayer Mermoz, Nevers, September 24th, 2022, no. 45, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
A label on the right side of the neck reads ‘ –scle romaine – trouvée dans les fouilles de Hoves (?)’.
