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A Greek Black-Figured Phiale Mesomphalos, Circa Late 6th Century, B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Greek Black-Figured Phiale Mesomphalos
- Glazed terracotta
- Diameter 4 1/4 in. 10.8 cm.
the interior decorated with two sirens alternating with two grazing stags, the omphalos with dotted circle and radiating tongues below, oblique zig-zag lines below the rim.
Provenance
French private collection, acquired in 1955
Condition
Repaired from two large and nine smaller fragments, joins very clean, very small drill hole possibly from material sampling on bottom of omphalos, areas of loss to glaze around outside rim, minor flaking elsewhere.
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.
Catalogue Note
For a related Boeotian example see Berlin, Antikensammlung. inv. no. 3290 (Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: Berlin, Antiquarium 4, pl. 192, 5; Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 1005015).