Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

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Property from the Estate of Paul and Marianne Steiner

A Hellenistic Gypsum Alabaster Alabastron, circa 3rd Century B.C., or earlier

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July 6, 12:05 PM GMT

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800 - 1,200 GBP

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Description

Property from the Estate of Paul and Marianne Steiner

A Hellenistic Gypsum Alabaster Alabastron

circa 3rd Century B.C., or earlier


of slender form with cylindrical neck and convex disk rim, two encircling lines incised below the shoulder.

Height 21.2 cm.


This alabastron is included on the insurance appraisal of the Steiner collection by Sotheby Parke-Bernet, New York, dated November 8th, 1973

Paul (1913-1996) and Marianne (1919-2021) Steiner of New York were dedicated collectors of both ancient and modern art. The Steiners led fascinating and creative lives, and their varied collection, including important modern works by artists such as Alexej von Jawlensky, Robert Motherwell, and Barbara Hepworth, as well as ancient Cycladic sculpture and the name piece of the Steiner Master, reflected the breadth and depth of their interests superbly.