Three Black-Glazed Kylices, Magna Graecia, late 5th/4th Century B.C.

each with foot in two degrees and tondo decorated with a stamped palmette quatrefoil, two of the cups with carinated interiors.

New York Private Collection (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 20th, 1982, nos. 115 and 116)

The first excellent and intact, the second very good, wear to glaze at rim and a little on handles, a few nicks to glaze outside, the third with area of glaze worn off at rim, a few nicks, handles repaired.
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.

Cf. J.W. Hayes, Greek and Italian Black-gloss Wares and Related Wares in the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, 1984, no 103.