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An Attic Black-figured Eye-Cup, attributed to the Painter of Munich 2050, circa 520-510 B.C.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An Attic Black-figured Eye-Cup, attributed to the Painter of Munich 2050
- ceramic/pottery
- Diameter at rim 31 cm.
painted on each side with apotropaic eyes flanking overlapping figures of Dionysos, a maenad (or possibly Semele or Ariadne), and Hermes, vines in the background, the handles flanked by larger vines and clusters of grapes, the tondo decorated with a gorgoneion, rays above the foot, the details added in red and white.
Provenance
Sotheby & Co., London, June 18th, 1962, no. 148, illus. (bought by Forrer)
Spink & Son, London
Japanese private collection, acquired between 1968 and 1972
Sotheby's, New York, June 9th, 2004, no. 10, illus.
Christie's, New York, June 16th, 2006, no. 105, illus.
Spink & Son, London
Japanese private collection, acquired between 1968 and 1972
Sotheby's, New York, June 9th, 2004, no. 10, illus.
Christie's, New York, June 16th, 2006, no. 105, illus.
Literature
John D. Beazley, Paralipomena, 2nd ed., Oxford, 1971, p. 95, no. 9bis, and p. 97, no. 6 (as by the Painter of Munich 2050)
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 340219
Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 340219
Condition
Repaired from multiple fragments, with minor areas of restoration along joints. One small fill below the gorgoneion and another smaller one inside the eye on one side. Note losses to red and white pigment on eyes. Possibly minor retouching to black glaze on base of one handle.
"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
For a related example in the Antikensammlung, Munich, inv. no. 2049, by the Painter of Munich 2050, see Beazley Archive Pottery Database, no. 302642; for similar gorgoneia see nos. 302378 (British Museum, inv. no. 1836.2-24.66) and 302637 (Basel, market).