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An Attic Black-Figured Lekythos, attributed to the Athena Painter, circa 490-480 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- An Attic Black-Figured Lekythos, attributed to the Athena Painter
- Height 32 cm. 12 5/8 in.
decorated with a Gigantomachy showing Athena Promachos about to spear a kneeling giant in full hoplite armor, another giant fleeing behind her wearing a Phrygian cap, his shield emblazoned with a vine wreath, scrolling vine in the field, palmettes on the shoulder, tongues below the neck.
Provenance
Henning Throne-Holst, Stockholm, 1895-1980 (Christie's, London, June 8th 1988, lot 262, illus.)
Literature
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 28957 (www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/record/029FD367-B305-4B0C-A279-5A01C145886E)
Condition
Repaired from several fragmentary with paint and minor restoration along break lines. Several areas of misfiring, including on figures. Losses to glaze on handle. Clay background slightly worn. Various areas of minor retouching with black paint on figures.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For Gigantomachies on lekythoi by the Athena Painter see C. Haspels, Attic Black-figured Lekythoi, 1936, pp. 255.13 (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford), 255.30 (Metropolitan Museum), 255.16 (Palermo), 258.86 (Gela), and 258.100 (Naples).