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A Minoan Serpentine Bowl, Middle Minoan III/Late Minoan I, circa 1700-1450 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A Minoan Serpentine Bowl
- stone
- Diameter 13.7 cm.
with flat base and broad pyriform body carved in low relief with centrally ribbed leaves or petals.
Provenance
Charles Gillet (1879-1972), Lausanne
the late Marion Schuster, Lausanne (Sotheby's, New York, December 7th, 2001, no. 58, illus.)
aquired at the above sale by the present owner
the late Marion Schuster, Lausanne (Sotheby's, New York, December 7th, 2001, no. 58, illus.)
aquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Good condition overall. Minor chips and abrasion on lip. Some staining on small area of shoulder and on underside of base, possibly iron corrosion products.
"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
Cf. P. Warren, Minoan Stone Vases, 1969, pp. 14-17, fig. P60, and L. Marangou, Minoan and Greek Civilization from the Mitsotakis Collection, 1992, nos. 203-205, for related examples.