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An Attic Red-figure Hydria, attributed to the Rycroft Painter, 550-500 B.C.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- An Attic Red-figure Hydria, attributed to the Rycroft Painter
- terracotta
- Height 45.4 cm.
with disk foot and convex handles, the frontal panel painted with a wedding procession, the couple riding in a quadriga, Dionysos standing before them and lifting a kantharos , the fragmentary scene on the shoulder with Dionysos seated between four dancing maenads and satyrs, grapevine in the background of both scenes, the details in added red, a three-letter graffito underneath the foot reading "B I A(?)".
Provenance
Elie Borowski, Basel
Helen (1925-2017) and Monte Getler, Roslyn, New York acquired from the above on January 23rd, 1969
Helen (1925-2017) and Monte Getler, Roslyn, New York acquired from the above on January 23rd, 1969
Literature
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 9029780 (www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/record/BC318F5E-7E99-4E52-A14F-5491510345E0); the photographs are from John D. Beazley’s own archive.
Condition
Repaired from several large fragments. Note area of restoration on shoulder. Most black glazed areas over-painted, including entire back and shoulder and probably handles, most likely covering areas of misfiring and losses to original glaze.
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"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."