Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part I
Property of a Gentleman
An Attic Black-figured Oinochoe, related to the Altenburg Class, circa late 6th Century B.C.
Auction Closed
December 6, 03:36 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Gentleman
An Attic Black-figured Oinochoe
related to the Altenburg Class, circa late 6th Century B.C.
with echinus foot, flanged neck, round mouth, and high ribbed handle with arms on the rim, the frontal panel painted with a man riding in a quadriga, accompanied by a woman standing behind him, three warriors (one stepping up into the quadriga) wearing Corinthian helmets, and two himation-clad men, alternating red and black tongues above, details in added red and white.
Height 22.2 cm.
Benjamin Starr (1904-1983), New York, acquired in 1959 or earlier, then by descent
New York private collection (Christie’s, New York, October 31st, 2018, no. 37, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
New York private collection (Christie’s, New York, October 31st, 2018, no. 37, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale