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An Attic Black-Figured Trefoil Oinochoe, Attributed to the Workshop of the Athena Painter, Circa 500-480 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- An Attic Black-Figured Trefoil Oinochoe
- Glazed terracotta
- Height 7 in. 17.8 cm.
the body painted within a frontal panel with bearded Dionysos flanked by dancing maenads, dotted grapevine in the field, details in red and white, a graffito underneath the foot.
Provenance
Clarence Day (1927 - 2009), Memphis, Tennessee (Sotheby's, New York, May 29th, 1987, no. 131, illus.)
Dr. Fred Pruslin, New York, acquired from the above sale (Sotheby's New York, November 27th, 1989, no. 56, illus.)
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York
Dr. J. L., Bay City, Texas, acquired from the above, 1990
Dr. Fred Pruslin, New York, acquired from the above sale (Sotheby's New York, November 27th, 1989, no. 56, illus.)
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York
Dr. J. L., Bay City, Texas, acquired from the above, 1990
Literature
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, One Thousand Years of Ancient Greek Vases from Greece, Etruria, and Southern Italy, 1990, no. 55, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, One Thousand Years of Ancient Greek Vases II, New York, 2010, no. 73, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XIX, 2008, no. 115, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, One Thousand Years of Ancient Greek Vases II, New York, 2010, no. 73, illus.
Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, Art of the Ancient World, vol. XIX, 2008, no. 115, illus.
Condition
Intact, added white discolored and flaking in some places, minor nicks and scratches.
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.