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Attic Red-figured Pelike with Satyrs playing knucklebones, attributed to the Painter of Munich 2335, circa 430-420 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Attic Red-figured Pelike with Satyrs playing knucklebones, attributed to the Painter of Munich 2335
- Pottery
- Height 9 3/4 in. 24.8 cm.
painted with two confronted satyrs playing with knucklebones, borders of meanders and crossed squares above and below the scene, the reverse decorated with a draped youth facing right and holding a staff, a palmette in each handle zone.
Provenance
Galerie Arete, Zurich, May 1975
Literature
Arete, Galerie für antike Kunst, Zurich, Liste 10, no. 12
Antike Kunst, vol. 17, 1974, p. 5 (advertisement)
Robert Myers, Ancient Art, Auction no. 8, October 10th, 1974, no. 106, illus.
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 302
Condition
Repaired from several large fragments with areas of minor restoration along some breaks, black glaze mostly covered over in black paint, retouching to palmettes and parts of meander bands.
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.