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An Attic Pottery Oinochoe, Cook Class, circa Early 5th Century B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- An Attic Pottery Oinochoe, Cook Class
- Terracotta
- Height 5 5/16 in. 13.5 cm
with trefoil mouth and high cylindrical handle, the body in the form a woman’s head with finely painted eyes and eyebrows, the hair with applied gesso curls framing the forehead and temples.
Provenance
Mathias Komor, New York, inv. no. M 377 (on label)
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, United Jewish Appeal Benefit auction, June 8th, 1965, no. 41
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, United Jewish Appeal Benefit auction, June 8th, 1965, no. 41
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
As shown in catalogue photo; note wear to black-glaze, trefoil mouth chipped in places, small chip on edge of foot, otherwise very good, Komor label adheres underneath.
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.