Greek Red-Figure Cup, Dotted Checkerboard, Ex Christies
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Description
Ancient Greece, South Italic, Apulian, ca. 4th century BCE. A single-handled cup with a globular body, corseted shoulder, and flared rim; the body presenting a mesmerizing geometric decorative program comprised of dotted diamonds (black on red alternating with red on black), a vertical dotted checkerboard band, and a vertical chevron band - the upper section and handle covered with a rich black glaze. Simply stunning! Size: 3.875" W x 3.25" H (9.8 cm x 8.3 cm)
Provenance: Ex- Collection of James Farmer, Maryland, collected from major galleries and auction houses between 1995 and 2005; Ex-Christies Sale 8336, lot 101 (7 December 1995)
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Provenance: Ex- Collection of James Farmer, Maryland, collected from major galleries and auction houses between 1995 and 2005; Ex-Christies Sale 8336, lot 101 (7 December 1995)
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#120311
Condition
Expected surface wear with pigment losses commensurate with age. Includes old Christie's tag from Sale 8336 (7 December 1995, lot 101).
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Greek Red-Figure Cup, Dotted Checkerboard, Ex Christies
Estimate $600 - $900
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