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An Attic Pottery Head Oinochoe, circa 2nd quarter of the 5th Century B.C.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- An Attic Pottery Head Oinochoe
- Ceramic
- Height 16.8 cm.
with trefoil mouth and high cylindrical handle, the body moulded in the form of the head of a woman with centrally parted coiffure bound in a sakkos and traces of white painted wreath.
Provenance
Vincent (1886-1967) and Olga (1906-2000) Diniacopoulos, Montréal, Québec, acquired in 1910-1932 or 1954
Canadian private collection (Sotheby's, New York, June 14th, 2000, no. 232, illus.)
Canadian private collection (Sotheby's, New York, June 14th, 2000, no. 232, illus.)
Condition
Appears to be intact. Minor chips and abrasions on rim. Tip of nose lightly abraded. Black-glazed areas with hairline cracks extending down to below ears, small patches of misfiring, and some wear to back of sakkos and handle. Added-white wreath almost entirely missing; ghost of several leaves still visible on top of head.
"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."