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LOT 405

Lot 405

Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC

Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC
Lot 405 Details
Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC

the ovoid body depicting a seated male figure with offerings seated in a naiskos under a winged head of Nike obverse, and the head of a fashionable woman wearing a sakos, reverse, with band of stylized waves under the rim and palmettes overall, the handles flanked by swan's heads and with masks of Medusa in the volutes
height 19.7 in — 50 cm

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $10,240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC
  • Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC
  • Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC
  • Apulian Red Figure Volute Krater, late 4th/early 3rd century BC
Provenance:

Sotheby Parke Bernet, Toronto, Sale C56, March 30, 1982, Lot 569

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition, with minor edge chips to base and rim with black over painting

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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