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A Black-glazed Mug and Two Black-glazed Hydriai, 5th/4th Century B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- A Black-glazed Mug and Two Black-glazed Hydriai
- Terracotta
- Heights 3 7/16 , 5 3/8 , and 7 1/2 in. 8.8, 13.6, and 19 cm.
comprising a mug, probably Attic, with flat handle and offset flaring neck, the slightly concave underside with black circle and perimeter, a small hydria, probably Apulian, with low stemmed foot and overhanging rim, and a hydria, probably Campanian, with slight step on the shoulder and encircling red band below the handles.
Provenance
for the first and second:
Paul Arndt (1865-1937), Munich,Yale University, New Haven, acquired from the above in 1913 as part of a collection of several hundred vases named "The Rebecca Darlington Stoddard Collection" in honor of the main donor who made the purchase possible (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 21st, 1977, no. 15, for the first, and May 13th, 1978, no. 54, for the second)
New York Private Collection (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 20th, 1982 , nos. 114, 178, and 179 respectively)
Paul Arndt (1865-1937), Munich,Yale University, New Haven, acquired from the above in 1913 as part of a collection of several hundred vases named "The Rebecca Darlington Stoddard Collection" in honor of the main donor who made the purchase possible (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 21st, 1977, no. 15, for the first, and May 13th, 1978, no. 54, for the second)
New York Private Collection (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 20th, 1982 , nos. 114, 178, and 179 respectively)
Condition
The mug excellent, a few abrasions to the glaze at edges of rim and handle, two 19th century labels and a penned accession no. underneath, the smaller hydria very good, one handle restored, the larger hydria very good, some light wear to glaze in places, small chip in front above red band has been blackened.
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.