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An Attic Red-figure Chous Oinochoe, attributed to the Painter of Ferrara T 271, circa 430-420 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- An Attic Red-figure Chous Oinochoe, attributed to the Painter of Ferrara T 271
- Terracotta
- Height 7 5/8 in. 19.4 cm.
decorated with a satyr seated on an amphora wreathed with ivy and holding a thyrsos and drinking-horn, and flanked by two maenads, one holding a thyrsos, the other a sprig of ivy, egg- and-dot bands above and below the scene.
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Stahnke, Virginia, acquired in Florence in 1946
then by descent to the present owner
Condition
Foot chipped in two places, figures worn, small area of misfiring below figure at far left, area of pitting between two figure at right, minor losses to glaze on rim and handle.
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
On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, June 24th, 1969-June 27th, 1995