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An Apulian Red-figured Bell Krater, attributed to the Shulman Group, circa 350-340 B.C.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An Apulian Red-figured Bell Krater, attributed to the Shulman Group
- terracotta
- Height 39 cm.
painted in front with a woman holding a wreath and mirror, a seated youth with oenochoe and thyrsos, and young satyr with kantharos and thyrsos, two draped youths flanking a stele and holding staffs on the reverse.
Provenance
Armand G. Erpf (1897-1971), New York
Estate of Sue Erpf van de Bovencamp, New York (Sotheby’s, New York, December 6th, 2012, no. 67, illus.)
Estate of Sue Erpf van de Bovencamp, New York (Sotheby’s, New York, December 6th, 2012, no. 67, illus.)
Condition
Intact. Small open stress crack across bottom, most visible inside foot. Minor losses to glaze overall, especially over handles and top of rim. Small area of repaint on the foot. Most of added white decoration now missing. Areas of incrustation, mostly inside.
"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."