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Ca. 340 - 320 BC.An Apulian red figure bell Krater depicting a swan, close in the style of the Painter of Truro Pelike and the Haifa Painter. Side A depicts a woman dressed holding a large Patera in her left hand and a Thyrsos in her right. On side B a swan is depicted to be facing to the left, rendered in a naturalistic manner with diluted paint and touches of yellow, accompanied by a typical Palmetta below each handle. A decorative line with waves is added under the main scene with a 'zig-zag' decoration beneath the neck of the vase. For similar see, Christie’s live auction 5952 antiquities lot. 16. Size: 245mm x 245mm; Weight: 1.26kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 350 BC.A pottery bell krater composed of a bell-shaped body with a broad flange featuring a round rim and a pair of handles on its sides. The vessel is supported by a stemmed foot with a circular base. The krater is adorned with a black glaze and red figure decoration. On Side A, a maenad, elegantly draped in a long tunic fastened at her shoulders and cinched at the waist, stands with a subtle weight on her left leg. Holding a thyrsus and tympanum, she faces a seated, nude and winged Eros. Turning to Side B, the scene features two himation-clad ephebi, with the left figure holding a staff. The lower border of the krater is adorned with a Greek key pattern interspersed with crosses. Additionally, a laurel band encircles the underside of the flange, with palmettes embellishing the handle plates. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 295mm x 260mm; Weight: 2.37kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 300 BC.A Canosan volute krater crafted from terracotta, characterised by an egg-shaped body that tapers on a stem, ultimately resting upon a flared foot. The vessel features two handles positioned on the sides. These handles take the distinctive form of volutes. The other side of the krater reveals elaborate depictions of the "Lady of Fashion" on the main body. The female head is illustrated facing left, adorned with a radiate Stephane, a ribbon Sakkos, earrings, and a necklace. On the other side, the main decoration is geometrical motifs made with points. On the neck of the vase, there are two different geometric motifs. For similar see, Antiquities and Artifacts, Archeologie, Ancient Art. A CANOSAN POLYCHROME POTTERY VOLUTE-KRATER, 16.5" Tall. Size: 235mm x 160mm; Weight: 520g Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. Late 4th century BC.A red-figure bell krater, a vessel for mixing wine and water during symposium, crafted from terracotta and decorated with white and yellow details over black glaze. It features a large, deep body with a flared rim, supported by a stemmed round foot. Two upturned handles facilitate ease of handling. On Side A of the krater, a maenad takes centre stage, draped in a chiton fastened below her breasts by a belt. She holds a casket in her left hand and a mirror in her right. Adorned with a stephane in her hair, large earrings, a beaded necklace, and bracelets, the maenad stands facing a nude man. The latter, with a mantle thrown over his left arm, holds a tambourine in his outstretched right hand and a short staff or stick in his left. A wreath adorns his head. Side B features a pair of draped ephebi engaged in conversation. A laurel leaf wreath runs beneath the rim, stylised palmettes are below the handles framed by tongues and rays, and a wave pattern encircling the bottom of the vessel. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: 340mm x 355mm; Weight: 3.7kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Ex. Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 300 - 200 BC.A pottery column krater with round base, concave foot, handles on shoulder, and a flat rim. Decorated with drop motifs on the shoulder and bands on neck and surface. It was used for mixing and serving wine in Greek symposiums. Size: 310mm x 350mm; Weight: 4.2kg Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

A Greek pottery trapezoidal loom weight with moulded decoration; a Greek terracotta relief with Medusa head, likely from a volute krater, circa 4th-3rd Century B.C., and a fragmentary Roman glass unguentarium, circa 2nd Century, A.D., and two others The weight 6.5cm. high; the relief 11cm. diam. (5)Provenance:  Private UK Collection inherited from the vendor's father 

Der große Warwick-KraterEisenguss, schwarz gebrannt. Eines von drei bekannten Exemplaren. Mehrteilig gegossen und montiert. H 52, B 80, D oben 58 cm.Königliche Eisengießerei Berlin, zugeschrieben, um 1840, nach dem Entwurf und Modell von Wilhelm August Stilarsky.Die ursprüngliche römische Marmorvase stammt aus der Villa des Kaisers Hadrian in Tivoli. Durch ihre prominente Erwerbsgeschichte durch den Earl of Warwick populär gemacht, entstanden im 19. Jahrhundert zahlreiche Kopien, vorzüglich in Eisenguss. In unterschiedlichen Größen und Patinierungen wurde das Vasenmodell nicht nur von der Königlichen Eisengießerei Berlin, sondern auch von der Gießerei in Gleiwitz/Gliwice und von der Saynerhütte bei Koblenz angeboten. Illustration aus "Vorbilder für Fabrikanten und Handwerker", herausgegeben von Christian Peter Wilhelm Beuth und Karl Friedrich Schinkel, ab 1821.ProvenienzEhemals Sammlung Barth/Fischer.LiteraturAbgebildet im Kat. Aus einem Guss, Berlin 1988, Kat. Nr. 227.Vgl. Hintze, Gleiwitzer Eisenkunstguss, Breslau 1928, S. 77.Vgl. Arenhövel, Eisen statt Gold, Berlin 1982, Kat. Nr. 396.Vgl. Schmidt, Der preußische Eisenkunstguss, Berlin 1982, S. 163 f.

Vase biansé en porcelaine de Paris, Denuelle, circa 1830, couvercle associéA Paris, Denuelle, two-handled blue-ground vase and matched cover, circa 1830Of Krater form, each side reserved with a gilt-edged rectangular panel painted with scene titled below within an gilt-edged oval reserve 'Le Fland' and 'Le Pont d'Alcantara', flanked by gilt scrollwork and foliate motifs and gilt flower-heads within circular reserved, the handles gilt, the sides with a diamond-shaped panel with four gilt scrollwork panels, enclosed by gilt flowerheads and scrollwork, the flared foot reserved with a band of gilt lappets and a pearl border, the matched cover with flower swags and blue-ground fans with gilt foliage around a green-ground panel with the gilt acorn finial, 44cm high; 24cm across, stencilled 'DENUELLE Rue de Crussol a Paris' (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PAIR OF CARVED WHITE MARBLE TWIN HANDLED NEOCLASSICAL PEDESTAL URNS 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of krater form, each with twin scrolling looped handles above tapering urn body with Greek key upper banding 50cm high, bases 16cm square Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Handle to one broken and restored- hairline cracks visible to both stems above plinth- these do not seem to fluoresce but may have had remedial work. There is fluorescence under UV to base of bodies- this may be later stabilisation glue or dirt deposits. One plinth with slightly crude corner repair Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer

AFTER THE ANTIQUE 'SOSIBIOS VASE'- A LARGE LATE GEORGE III LEAD CLASSICAL URN EARLY 19TH CENTURY Of Apulian volute krater form in the manner of The Sosibios Vase, scrolling swan head mounted handles above relief depicting Artemis and Hermes standing by an altar and presiding over a Bacchic procession of maenads 71.5cm high, 44cm wide across the handles Excavated in the late 17th century the Sosibios vase was held in the French Royal collection until 1797 when it was transferred into the Louvre Museum- where it is still held today. This form of swan-handled Neo-Attic Amphora vase was popularised in England with the publication in 1814 of Henry Moses, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripos, candelabra. Sarcophagi &c. London: Taylor. John Keats traced an engraving of the Sosibios and it is thought that his 1819 poem Ode on a Grecian Urn was partially inspired by it. Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Weathered and with the surface marks, bruising and deformation of age and clumsy handling. Signs of holes to surface and remedial old repairs to main body and foot. Best carried by two people as the weight is probably 30-50kg Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer

GÈRARD (1968) "Krater im Blau" 1996 Mischtechnik auf Papier, sig. und dat., HxB: 19/15 cm. Rahmen, HxB: 56/46 cm. Provenienz: Aus der Sammlung Prof. Dr. Bathelt (1948-2023), Leiter der Volkshochschule und der städtischen Galerie Herrenberg und Vorsitzender der Europäischen Kulturgemeinschaft e.V.| GÈRARD (1968) "Crater in the blue" 1996Mixed media on paper, signed and dated, hxw: 19/15 cm. Frame, hxw: 56/46 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Prof. Dr Bathelt (1948-2023), director of the Volkshochschule and the municipal gallery in Herrenberg and chairman of the Europäische Kulturgemeinschaft e.V.

Vase, Meissen Pfeifferzeit 1924 - 1934, Krater - Form, farbig u. gold staffiert, mit Blumendekor, H.: 13,8 cm, auf Boden blaue Schwertermarke, Prägenummern u. Malerziffer, Gold minimal ber., 1.Wahl, 4005 - 0033   

Vase, Meissen, Anfang 20.Jh., in Krater - Form, farbig und gold staffiert, Dekor: Gelbe Rose, Gold partiell etwas ber., H.: 16,2 cm, auf Boden blaue Schwertermarke, Ritz- u. Prägeziffern u. Malerziffer, 1. Wahl, rest., 4094 -0008   

Early 1st millennium B.C. Hollow-formed head of a bull with short curved horns, large bulbous eyes, lateral scooped ears, short muzzle with flared nostrils, dewlap beneath; possibly from a rhyton; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Ebbinghaus, S., (ed.), Animal-Shaped Vessels From The Ancient World, Feasting With Gods, Heroes, and Kings, Cambridge Massachusetts, 2019, for discussion and comparable examples; cf. also the Walters Art Museum, inventory no.54.791; cf. similar item in ceramic in the collection of Rhode Island Museum under accession no.26.166. 1.3 kg total, 22 cm high including stand (8 5/8 in.). Acquired between 1980-1983.From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12019-213616.The rhyton was dipped into a krater and held above the drinker's mouth with the spout covered by a thumb, then opened to release a stream of wine into the mouth. The bull was a symbol of man’s control over the nature. Not only were these heads used to serve wine in the banquets, but they were also destined to hold blood from sacrificial animals, that was collected and then poured on the ground as a libation. [No Reserve]

A group of 19th century silver plate including an Old Sheffield plate campagna urn stamped H&A 68, a lidded tobacco jar, a volute krater, a hot water jug, a coffee pot, two E.P.N.S chalices, a Rococo style dolphin and shell salt by P.T&Co, a pair of wine coasters and a sugar shaker, (11)

MEISSEN/KPM Konvolut 15 Serviceteile, 1. und 2. Wahl, 20. Jh.: MEISSEN: 'Rote Rose', 1 kleine Teekanne (2. Wahl), 1 Teetasse (2. Wahl), 1 Untertasse, 1 Kuchenteller (2. Wahl); 'Indisch korallenrot': 1 Kuchenteller, 1 Teetasse und 1 Untertasse; dazu in unterschiedlichen Blumendekoren und Formen: 1 Kuchenteller, 2 verschiedene Untertassen, 1 Mokkatasse (2. Wahl), 1 Schälchen und 2 Kratervasen (H. ca. 13-16 cm); KPM 1 Schälchen (L. ca. 10). Überwiegend gut erhalten.| MEISSEN/KPM convolute of 15 service pieces, 1st and 2nd choice, 20th cent: MEISSEN: 'Red Rose', 1 small teapot (2nd choice), 1 teacup (2nd choice), 1 saucer, 1 cake plate (2nd choice); 'Indian Coral Red': 1 cake plate, 1 teacup and 1 saucer; also in various floral designs and shapes: 1 cake plate, 2 different saucers, 1 mocha cup (2nd choice), 1 small bowl and 2 krater vases (h. approx. 13-16 cm); KPM 1 small bowl (l. approx. 10). Mostly in good condition.

Fußschale und 2 Becher. Farbloses, bernsteinfarben gebeiztes Glas. 1x facettierte Kraterschale mit facettiertem Schaft und Rundfuß und gravierten Ansichten von Bad Kösen (H 16,5 cm). / 1x facettiertes Kelchglas mit der gravierten Ansicht von Marienbad (H 12,5 cm). / 1x facettierter Freundschaftsbecher mit gravierten Symbolarrangements (H 16 cm). Partiell bestoßen. Aufrufzeit 21. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 17:04 Uhr (CET)Foot bowl and 2 cups. Colorless, amber-stained glass. 1x faceted krater bowl with faceted stem and round base and engraved views of Bad Kösen (h 16.5 cm). / 1x faceted goblet with engraved view of Marienbad (h 12.5 cm). / 1x faceted friendship cup with engraved symbol arrangements (H 16 cm). Partially chipped. Call time 21 | Feb 2024 | probably 17:04 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

2 Ansichtenväschen. 1x ungemarkt, 1x kleine Strichmarke, 1837. Signiert und datiert "F. Messner. 1837". Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. H 9 cm. Kleine Kratervasen mit zwei Maskaronhandhaben, Rundfuß und Quadratplinthe. Blauer Fond, beidseitig je eine goldgerahmte Rechteckkartusche mit den bezeichneten Ansichten von Schloß Ballenstedt, Gernrode, Alexisbad und Falkenstein. Jeweils am Korpusansatz restauriert, minimaler Goldabrieb. Aufrufzeit 23. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 12:57 Uhr (CET)2 view vases. 1x unmarked, 1x small line mark, 1837. Signed and dated "F. Messner. 1837". Polychrome painted, gilt. H 9 cm. Small krater vases with two mascaron handles, round base and square plinth. Blue ground, on both sides a gold-framed rectangular cartouche with the inscribed views of Ballenstedt Castle, Gernrode, Alexisbad and Falkenstein. Each restored at the base of the body, minimal gold abrasion. Aufrufzeit 23. | Feb 2024 | probably 12:57 pm (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Vase mit Vogelmalerei und Schuppenfond. Meissen. Schwertermarke, um 1750. Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. H 14,5 cm. Oktogonale Kratervase mit zwei Blatthandhaben, Blattrelief und Blattfuß, auf oktogonaler Plinthe. Auf der Wandung alternierend feine Vogelmalerei und purpurfarbener Schuppenfond. Partiell minimaler Goldabrieb, am Innenrand 3 kleine Brandrisse. Aufrufzeit 23. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 12:06 Uhr (CET)Vase with bird painting and scale base. Meissen. Sword mark, around 1750. Polychrome painted, gilt. H 14.5 cm. Octagonal krater vase with two leaf handles, leaf relief and leaf base, on an octagonal plinth. Alternating fine bird painting and purple scales on the wall. Partial minimal gold abrasion, 3 small firing cracks on the inner rim. Call time 23 Feb 2024 | probably 12:06 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

20 Teile eines Mokkaservice. Meissen. Schwertermarke, 2. H. 20. Jh., 1. Wahl. Unterglasurblaue Malerei. Form "Neuer Ausschnitt". Mokkakanne (H 16,5 cm), Milchkännchen, 5 Mokkatassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Gebäckteller und 1 Kratervase (H 9,5 cm). Bestoßung am Kannenknauf. Aufrufzeit 23. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 14:30 Uhr (CET)20 pieces of a mocha service. Meissen. Sword mark, 2nd half 20th century, 1st choice. Underglaze blue painting. "New cut-out" shape. Demitasse pot (h 16.5 cm), milk jug, 5 demitasse cups, 6 saucers, 6 pastry plates and 1 krater vase (h 9.5 cm). Bump on the pot knob. Call time 23 | Feb 2024 | presumably 14:30 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Prunkschale und Kratervase mit Blumenmalerei. Meissen. Schwertermarke, Jahreszeichen 1972 bzw. 1973, 1. Wahl. Schale (Ø 32 cm), Kratervase (H 26 cm). 1x Schale mit goldstaffiertem Blumen- und Rocaillerelief. / 1x Kratervase mit zwei Henkeln und Rundfuß, schauseitig ein Blumenbukett. Aufrufzeit 23. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 16:02 Uhr (CET)Prunk bowl and krater vase with flower painting. Meissen. Sword mark, year mark 1972 and 1973 respectively, 1st choice. Bowl (Ø 32 cm), krater vase (H 26 cm). 1x bowl with gold-decorated floral and rocaille relief / 1x krater vase with two handles and round foot, floral bouquet on the front. Call time 23 | Feb 2024 | presumably 16:02 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Kratervase. Moser?, um 1930. Grünes Glas. H 25 cm. Achtfach facettierte Kratervase mit facettiertem Schaft, Quadratplinthe. 1 minimale Randbestoßung. Aufrufzeit 21. | Feb 2024 | voraussichtlich 18:00 Uhr (CET)Craters vase. Moser?, around 1930. Green glass. H 25 cm. Eight-facetted krater vase with faceted stem, square plinth. 1 minimal rim bump. Call time 21 | Feb 2024 | probably 18:00 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

A Greek red figure bell kratercirca 4th century BCpainted on one side a seated bare chested female holding a mirror in her left hand and the other side a dancing satyr playing a tympanum, with palmettes below the handles, a band of waves below and laurel under the rim,33.5cm high.ProvenanceAlain Chenel, Nice, France.Selected contents of Dinton Hall, Buckinghamshire, from the above 10 June 2001.

A STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY COPY OF AN ETRUSCAN STYLE KRATER IN THE MANNER OF SAMUEL ALCOCK, MID 19TH CENTURY Decorated with attic figures, reserved on a black ground 35cm high Condition Report: foot rim chips, some flaking to black enamel, star crack to one sideCondition Report Disclaimer

PAAR KLEINE KRATER-VASEN AUF POSTAMENT. Technik: Metall vergoldet, schwarzer Steinsockel. Beschreibung: Je antikisierendes Relief umlaufend auf der Wandung. Maße: Höhe je 36cm. Zustand B/C. Einrichtungen und DekorationenErläuterungen zum Katalog

Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC. An Attic red-figure bell krater, decorated with a Dionysiac scene attributed most probably to a Telos painter. The vessel features a stylised wreath pattern below the rim, egg-and-dart and palmette motifs around the handles, and a Greek key ornament on the lower part of the body. On one side is a beautiful scene presenting Dionysus and a female figure, most probably Ariadne. Ariadne is the focal point of the scene, painted nude with lavish use of added white. She holds a fan and has an elaborate cloak draped at her shoulders. Dionysus sits above and to the right, nude with a headdress and holding a thyrsus. The pair is surrounded by four satyrs in various dynamic poses. On the other side is a well-known scene on Late Classical kraters, depicting three standing male figures wrapped tightly in himatia, one brandishing a ritual implement. The item is accompanied by a TL report from QED. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 390mm x 380mm; Weight: 5.45kg Provenance: Property of a London ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the Spanish art market; formerly in a private collection, Cannes, France; previously acquired at Pierre-Eric Becker Gallery, Cannes, 1998. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 330 BC.A pottery bell krater featuring two lateral handles, a broad opening, and a circular foot. The black-glazed surface is adorned with red-figure scenes. The obverse of the krater depicts a female figure, shown in a dynamic pose, holding a fan in her right and a large patera in her left hand. She is approached by a winged and nude Eros holding a tambourine in his right hand. The reverse presents a portrayal of two ephebi dressed in classical attire and facing a stele. Both scenes are bordered by a laurel wreath above and a meander band below. For a similar example, please see The J. Paul Getty Museum, accession number: 76.AE.20. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 300mm x 340mm; Weight: 3.2kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the German art market; Egid Hoppe, Frankfurt 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 4th century BC.A pottery krater featuring a wide funnel mouth decorated with festoon, projecting handles and flanges. Its body is further enriched with encircling bands of leafage and palmettes. Size: 280mm x 330mm; Weight: 2.6kg Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Sotheby's Sale 5585, lots 241 and 242, 5/29/87. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. late 4th-3rd century BC.A finely modelled pottery krater with a large, inverted bell-shaped body with a broad rim. Two upraised handles are attached to the sides. The vessel stands upon a flared, pedestal foot. The decoration adorning its surface contains a horizontal band of laurel leaves at the top and a wave pattern at the bottom. Side A depicts a dynamic figure of a maenad, holding a box and a wreath; side B portrays a winged Eros carrying a patera. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.Size: 260mm x 255mm; Weight: 1.66kg Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art gallery, acquired on the US art market; formerly acquired by Dr. Henry Cherrick (2010), a professor and dean at UCLA School of Dentistry who pioneered government programs promoting dental care in HIV/AIDs patients. He was an avid collector of fine art and antiquities and died at the age of 84 in 2023. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Ca. 350-320 BC.A red-figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, a bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A features a maenad poised on her left leg, wearing a chiton fastened below her breasts. She holds a fan in her right hand and a wreath in her left. She is accompanied by a nude satyr standing to her left, on his toes. The satyr holds a cista in his right upraised hand, and carries a bunch of grapes in his left hand. Side B displays two draped ephebi facing each other, engaged in conversation, with one holding a long staff. The scenes are framed by a laurel wreath around the rim and a meander and chequer-pattern frieze below. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 300mm x 340mm; Weight: 3.5kg Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the German art market; Egid Hoppe, Frankfurt 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

MEISSEN 23-tlg. Kaffeeservice 'Deutsche Blume', 1. Wahl, 20./21. Jh. Form 'Neuer Ausschnitt', Dekor 'Blume 2': 6 Kaffeetassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Kuchenteller, 1 Kaffeekanne (H. ca. 23,5 cm), 1 Zuckerdose und 1 Sahnegießer, 1 Kratervase 'Blume 1' (H. ca. 14) und 1 Kratervase 'Gelbe Rose' (H. ca. 10), anbei 1 Medaille 'MEISSEN 2000'. Gut erhalten.| MEISSEN 23-piece coffee service German flower, 1st choice, 20th/21st cent. Form 'New Cut-out', decoration 'Flower 2': 6 coffee cups, 6 saucers, 6 cake plates, 1 coffee pot (h. approx. 23.5 cm), 1 sugar bowl and 1 cream jug, 1 krater vase 'Flower 1' (h. approx. 14) and 1 krater vase 'Yellow Rose' (h. approx. 10), enclosed 1 medal 'MEISSEN 2000'. Well preserved.

MEISSEN 31-tlg. Mokkaservice 'Zwiebelmuster', 1. Wahl, 20. Jh. Form 'Neuer Ausschnitt', 5 Mokkatassen, 6 Untertassen, 6 Gebäckteller (D. ca. 13,5 cm), 1 Mokkakanne (H. ca. 16,5, Deckelröschen mit Fehler), 1 Zuckerdose, 1 Sahnegießer, 1 Kratervase (H. ca. 9,5), 1 einflammiger Kerzenhalter (H. ca. 6,5), 6 Anbietschälchen (D. ca. 8), 1 Fußschale mit durchbrochen gearbeiteter Fahne (D. ca. 20,5), 1 Durchbruchteller (D. ca. 21) und 1 Schälchen auf 3 Füßen (D. ca. 7). Gut erhalten. | MEISSEN 31-piece mocha service 'Onion pattern', 1st choice, 20th cent. Mould 'New Cutout', 5 mocha cups, 6 saucers, 6 pastry plates (d. approx. 13.5 cm), 1 mocha pot (h. approx. 16.5, small lid with flaw), 1 sugar bowl, 1 cream jug, 1 krater vase (h. approx. 9.5), 1 single-flame candlestick (h. approx. 6.5), 6 serving bowls (d. approx. 8), 1 footed bowl with open-worked rim (d. approx. 20.5), 1 open-worked plate (d. approx. 21) and 1 small bowl on 3 feet (d. approx. 7). Well preserved.

A museum-type facsimile, of an Ancient Greek krater, 20cm high

A PAIR OF ETRUSCAN STYLE BRONZE PATINATED METAL URNS AFTER THE GRAND TOUR (2)20th Century With twin swan head scroll handles, the Krater-shaped bodies decorated with low relief charioteers, on Siena marble bases, 46.5cm highProvenance: A House on Belgrave Square - Part I  See Bellmans website article for further details.

Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC.A pottery bell krater featuring two lateral handles, a broad opening, and a circular foot. The surface is adorned with a black glaze and red-figure scenes. The obverse of the krater depicts a Dionysiac scene, illustrating two maenads and a satyr approaching one of them. Maenad to the right, is shown holding a thyrsus—a pole entwined with ivy and grapevines, topped with a pine cone. The reverse presents a portrayal of three youth figures dressed in classical attire, leaning on long staffs. Both scenes are bordered by a laurel wreath above and a meander band below. For a similar, please see The Walters Art Museum, Accession number: 48.74. Size: 300mm x 330mm; Weight: 2.74kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.

Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC.A beautiful red-figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A depicts a Dionysiac scene with satyrs and meanades. Side B features three young males clad in chlamydes. The scenes are framed by a wreath of laurel around the rim, and a maeander and chequer-pattern frieze below. For a similar, please see The British Museum, museum number 1772,0320.105. Size: 340mm x 360mm; Weight: 3.89kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.

Ca. 350-300 BC.A Daunian pottery krater with a flared rim and an inverted bell-shaped body. The vessel stands on a circular foot and features a pair of opposing handles at the shoulder, enabling easy handling and transportation. Decorative bands rendered in brownish hues adorn the body, together with vegetal tendrils and leaves which run around the krater’s shoulder.Size: 275mm x 250mm; Weight: 1.78kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; from a European Collection of Italic native pottery, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.

Ca. 350-300 BC.A finely modelled pottery bell krater with a large, rounded body, a broad funnel rim, and twin upraised handles, all upon a flared, pedestal foot. This entire form is covered with hand-painted linear bands and horizontal registers of palmette motifs in hues of orange and cream. Size: 210mm x 180mm; Weight: 1kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.

Ca. Late 4th-3rd Century BC.A finely modelled pottery krater with a large, inverted bell-shaped body with a broad rim. Two upraised handles are attached to the sides. The vessel stands upon a flared, pedestal foot. The decoration adorning its surface contains horizontal bands of laurel leaves at the top and a wave pattern at the bottom. Side A of the krater depicts the winged figure of Hypnos holding a trident and side B portrays a robed, standing female, probably representing the deceased. Size: L:290mm / W:290mm; 2.71kg Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a European Collection, France, bought in Paris in the 1990s.

Four Messapian pottery vessels Circa 4th Century B.C.Krater: 20.5cm high; nestoris: 21cm high; kalathos 17.8cm high; plate, 20.5cm diam.Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands; the column krater acquired in Dortmund 6th December 1986, nestoris acquired 29th May 1988, kalathos acquired 13th September 1988, plate acquired 26th November 1988.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Apulian red-figure bell krater Circa 380-350 B.C.28.5cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Private collection, Geneva.Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 21 October 1999, lot 123. Private collection, UK, acquired at the above sale.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Apulian red-figure volute-krater Circa late 4th-early 3rd Century B.C.68cm high Footnotes:Provenance:European art market.Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 21 October 1999, lot 161.Private collection, UK, acquired at the above sale.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Apulian red-figure amphora Attributed to the Haifa Painter, circa 340-330 B.C.45cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Private collection, Geneva.Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 21 October 1999, lot 162.Private collection, UK, acquired from the above sale.The Haifa Painter was working for approximately twenty years between 340-320 B.C in the red-figure technique. The subjects were mostly women and youths or Eros, as in the above amphora, which depicts a woman holding a wreath before a seated youth who profers a large patera. The painter was named by A.D. Trendall after a a bell krater in Haifa.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An Apulian red-figure bell krater Attributed to the Circle of the Darius and Underworld Painters, circa 350-320 B.C. 27cm highFootnotes:Provenance:The Max Klein (1905-1991) collection, Canada, acquired ca. 1970s to early 1980s; and thence by descent to the present owner.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Gefußter Krater mit seitlichen Löwenköpfen Rörstrand, 18. Jh. Ockerfarbener Scherben. Auf eingezogenem Fuß. In Mangan bemalt mit umlaufender Landschaft, Burganlage, Kirche und geschwämmelten Bäumen. H. 34 cm (rep.). (60612)

20th century A.D. Bell krater with stepped disc foot an broad rounded rim, two lateral loop handles; painted designs to the body: Side A - a nude satyr fleeing, carrying a musical instrument; Side B - two courtly ladies advancing each wearing a himation and stephane, one hand extended, the leading lady looking backwards towards the other; after the antique. 3.8 kg, 42 cm high (16 1/2 in.).From a family collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. From the Inglismaldie Castle estate, Angus, Scotland, by descent to the current owner. [No Reserve]

Russian copper samovar krater with neo-baroque shaped edges with a wide bowl and pipe. The body is made in the shape of a vase with a high neck and a faceted wall. The circle is wide and flat. Without cover. The handles are horizontal, turned, on voluminous palm-shaped fastenings. The burdock is round and embossed. The stem of the tap is faceted. The crane branch is curved, s-shaped. The pallet is square, flat. Legs in the form of a cut ball. An erased, unreadable mark on a circle. 19th century. Height with pipe 62 cm. Without - 45 cm. Functionality not tested. Width: 34cm, Height: 62cm, Depth: 37cm, Weight: 10kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wood

AN APULIAN RED FIGURE BELL-KRATER VASE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CIRCLE OF SNUB-NOSE PAINTER OR THE ‘H.A’ PAINTERMid 4th Century BC One side depicting Dionysus and the other three youths, with double palmettes and scrolling volutes under the handles, with a frieze of meander and crossed-squares below, a laurel leaf band below the rim, 43.5cm highProvenance: Acquired Christie’s, 3 July 1996, Lot 185.Formerly in the Collection of the Fürsten zu Waldeck, Bergheim. Lot Notes: Compare A.D Trendall and A.Cambitoglou, The Red Figure Vases of Apulia, I, Oxford, 197,p.371ff and p.331ff; and op.cit., R.V.A., 2nd Supp.,p.79ff.and p.83ff for the Snub-Nose and ‘H.A’ Painters. Condition Report: Extensive restoration 

A GOOD PAIR OF ITALIAN GRAND TOUR ALABASTER VOLUTE KRATERS EARLY 19TH CENTURY 67cm high, 30cm wide across the handles, bases 19cm square These rare vases derive their shape from the Greek volute Kraters used as mixing vases for water and wine. The earliest date from around 600 B.C and were traditionally made in terracotta and then painted with scenes of feasting, mythological events, and allegorical vignettes. By the Roman times, craftsmen utilised the shape but in marble and semi-precious hardstones with relief carved scenes. Excavations in the late 18th century and early 19th century had brought rediscovery of these Roman vases to the attention and delight of collectors and travellers on the Grand Tour: Most notable were the krater with dancing figures in the Borghese collection, the Townley Vase, and the Sosibios Vase- the inspiration for Keats in his Ode to A Grecian Urn : O Attic shape! Fair attitude! with brede Of marble men and maidens overwrought.... When old age shall this generation waste, Thou shalt remain, in midst of other woe Than ours, a friend to man, to whom thou say'st, "Beauty is truth, truth beauty,-that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know." In this pair of vases the craftsmen has chosen to cherish for posterity the colour and beauty of the stone itself, with carved further embellishment deemed unnecessary. Comparison with the Faustino Corsi collection at Oxford would suggest that the stone is close to what Corsi called Alabastro di Palombara but with inclusion of further richer reds of iron oxides. Condition Report: Mild wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. With some natural flaws and faults- some of which have had remedial infill- from the varying colours of this under UV we would suggest that some is from original construction and some of which is later. Neck to one with remedial restoration and also to top of handle by it- the other with some nibbles and loss to neck- some corner fritting and losses to basesPlease see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request.Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer

Ca. 400-350 BC .A red-figure volute krater in the "Ornate style" exhibiting distinctive features such as handles depicting Medusa. The intricate scenes on the krater include female figures, a naiskos, and symbolic offerings, conveying reverence. Decorative elements, such as palmettes and abstract designs, adorn the neck and sides, showcasing meticulous detailing. Cf. Greek section, Civic Archaeological Museum, Milan. Inv. No. St. 135026. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. This item is checked against the Art Loss Register database. Size: L:650mm / W:360mm ; 7.96kg Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

Ca. 100-300 AD.A round bronze plaque that depicts a detailed, erotic scene of a seated man and woman sharing a kiss. Both lie on a couch, draped from the waist down, with the woman turned away from the viewer, sensually exposing her form. A krater sits to the right of the scene. Scenes such as this were common in Roman art and could be found in homes and public places, for example the various erotic paintings in the Lupanar of Pompeii. Size: L:50mm / W:55mm ; 125g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1990s.

Chevron Group, Ca. 400 BC.A rare red-figure pottery bell krater, attributed to the Chevron group. The obverse depicts a central winged Eros, nude and seated on rocks, holding a box. His open wings behind, rosettes in the field, wave pattern border below his feet. The reverse bears a bust of a lady of fashion facing left, looking into a mirror, wearing a pearl necklace, wave pattern border below her neck. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:215mm / W:235mm ; 1.13kg Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly NYC collection. Acquired from Vaderkindere, Belgium. Ex. ARS Historica Arqueologia, with copy of Spain export license. Ex. John Dowd, NYC collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

A modern green glazed ceramic planter, with four loop handles, 51 cm high x 45 cm wide, together with a similar smaller Green glazed "Krater" type planter and tin-glazed Holy water cistern and stoup, 40 cm wideProvenance: The contents of The Birches, Kingston-upon-Thames

Krater aus MarmorBesch. Fehlstellen Höhe ca 40 Durchmesser - 30cm

* Attic Greek krater, probably 4th century BC, the terracotta two handle vessel of baluster form decorated in black with figures, one side showing a warrior with sword and shield, the other with a satyr chasing a woman, each bordered with Greek key and geometric decoration, one handle restored, 28 cm high QTY: (1)NOTE:A large two-handled shape vase used as a mixing vessel in Ancient Greece, usually for mixing wine with water.

Full title: A large Dutch Delft blue and white 'Venus and Adonis' jardiniere, 1st half 18th C.Description:H.: 38 cm - Dia.: 30 cm Provenance: - A Dutch private collection.- Exhibited at TEFAF. This urn-shaped jardiniere or flower vase is sometimes referred to as 'Medici' vase. The Medici Vase is a monumental marble bell-shaped krater sculpted in Athens in the second half of the 1st century AD as a garden ornament for the Roman market. It is now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Oak leaves are the primary ornament surrounding the central medallions, which hold two representations: Venus and Adonis with two dogs on one side, and a shell-shaped fountain with three putti on the other. The representation of Venus and Adonis goes back to the mythological story of Venus and Adonis as described by Ovid in his 'Metamorphoses'. Venus, the goddess of love, was in love with the beautiful Adonis, yet warns him to be careful when hunting: “... Come on, boy, be not reckless at the expense of my love, do not hunt animals that be armed! Your glory has been paid too dearly for me. Those charms of yours, that youth with which you dazzle me, there is no bristle hog, no lion, no animal that lets eye or heart be tamed by it.†To the great chagrin of Venus, Adonis is eventually killed by a wild boar while hunting. Pictured here, we see the moment Venus warns Adonis of the perils of the hunt, as Adonis breaks away from his resisting lover. In the depicting tradition, in 1554, Titian was one of the first to depict this moment in the history of Venus and Adonis.Condition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition.Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/75Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

Kratervase mit Vedutenansichten, Stobwasser, um 1820 Eisenblech mit Öl-Lackmalerei. Korpus außen in Granit-Optik, innen vergoldet. Auf rundem getreppten Fuß. Auf Vorder- und Rückseite der Vase in Messingbänder eingefasste Rechteckkartuschen mit polychromen Ansichten. Eine Ansicht zeigt das "Schloss zu Argenfels" nach J. Stokes nach einem Vorbild von William Tombleson. Mündung mit Profilring aus Messing. Seitlich zwei plastische Handhaben in Form von Faunköpfen aus vergoldetem Zinn. Unsigniert. Eine Delle in der Wandung, Gold teils berieben. Maße 25 x 21 x 24,5 cm. Dazu ein Stahlstich von J. Stokes, der als Vorlage diente, minimal fleckig, Maße 11 x 15,3 cm bzw. 14,3 x 22,6 cm (Blattmaß). A krater vase with veduta painting, Stobwasser, circa 1820 A krater vase with veduta painting, Stobwasser, circa 1820Oil and lacquer painted iron-sheet. Body in granite optic on the outside, the inside gilt. On a round stepped foot. The obverse and reverse of the vase with rectangular cartouches trimmed with brass bands depicting polychrome views. One view shows (tr.) "Argenfels Castle" after J. Stokes modelled on a drawing by William Tombleson. The mouth with profiled brass ring. On the sides two three-dimensional handles in the shape of fauns’ heads of gilt pewter. Unsigned. One dent in the body, gold partly rubbed. Dimensions 25 x 21 x 24.5 cm. Comes with a steel engraving by J. Stokes which served as a model, minimally stained, dimensions 11 x 15.3 cm and 14.3 x 22.6 cm (dimensions of sheet), respectively.Condition: II

AN ATTIC RED-FIGURE COLUMN KRATER ATTRIBUTED TO THE LENINGRAD PAINTER, CIRCA 480-460 B.C. Side A: depicting two horses with riders, a band of elongated lotus bud chain on the neck; side B, with three conversing draped male figures, the central figure holding a staff, the scenes framed by double columns of dots, a band of short tongues above, double bands of dots around the side of the rim and linked lotus buds around the top of the rim, palmettes with linked scrolls on the handle plates, rays emanating from the foot 44.5cm high Literature: Alastair Langlands (Text), HRH Prince of Wales (Foreword) Tessa Traeger (Photographs) Robert Kime, London, 2015, page 44 & 49 (Upper Farm, Wiltshire, 1987, where it notes on page 48, '...a Greek vase that Robert found [probably in an antique shop] in 1000 pieces; together they are a clue both to Robert's fondness for very disparate objects, and to the way that he puts them together.' The Leningrad Painter was part of the Mannerist workshop, whose painters were stylistically linked and were known for their stiffly depicted garments, as well as rather small-headed figures. For another column krater, the rim similarly decorated with lotus buds, palmettes and double dots, attributed to the Leningrad Painter by J.D. Beazley, cf. BAPD 206530, in the Louvre Museum, Paris: MNC478. Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Repaired and restored from multiple fragments. The restored areas have largely been left undecorated, though the colour approximately matched to the background. They are 'obvious' restorations. Both handles have been re-attached with some infill at the top and around the base of the handles. The rim has some chips with patches of restoration, though the majority of the rim as well as the handle plates has good decoration remaining with no apparent over-painting. The restored areas have been left undecorated. The base has been re-attached. A hooped crack is visible on the underside of the base, as well as from the exterior. The section, measuring approximately 9cm x 6cm has been re-attached and re-glued with some infill along the edges. Some re-painting of the rays extending up from the base. Side A: the upper torso and head of the horseman on the left are missing, the front of the horse and horseman with spears on the right are missing. The losses have been replaced by infill. Further lines of restoration cut through the remaining figures and the left vertical panel behind the left horse. The decoration that does remain is clear and well defined. The right vertical panel only has the bottom right corner remaining.  Side B: All three figures have lines of restoration but this does not affect the heads. Much of the original decoration remains, though the surface is worn and abraded in places. The left vertical panel behind the far left figure has been largely restored.  Much of the black glazed neck has been restored with other patches repaired with infill.  UV photographs are available and show up the areas of restoration quite clearly Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. Dreweatts thank Joanna van der Lande for her help cataloguing and condition reporting for this sale All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer

Titel: Grosse Krater-Vase genannt Vase Medicis/Redensche SorteModell:  Nr. 1005, Erstausformung um 1830Dekor: Schauseitig fein gemalte Ansicht von Schloss Sanssouci in Potsdam bzw. Brandenburger Tor in BerlinManufaktur: KPM Berlin um 1941Marke: Zeptermarke unterglasurblau, Reichsapfel aufglasurrot, Presszeichen und JahreszeichenMasse: Höhe 42,5 cm, Durchmesser 28,5 cmLiteratur: Abbildung der Form in E. Köllmann „Berliner Porzellan“, Tafel 219aErhaltungszustand: Eine am Schaft unsichtbare Restaurierung, sonst perfek

Ca. 400-300 BC.A beautiful red-figure terracotta krater with a broad rim, bell-shaped body flanked by two lug handles, and a pedestalled ring foot. Side A depicts a cloaked female figure holding a patera and a mirror, she seats in fornt of a nude male, who holds a bucket and a wreath. Side B features two youth males clad in chlamydes facing each other. The scenes are separated by vegetal motifs and are framed by a wreath of laurel around the rim, and a geometric frieze below running around the whole of the vessel. Kraters were ancient Greek vessels used for diluting wine with water; they usually stood on a tripod in the dining room during a symposium (drinking party), where wine was mixed. Ancient wine was considerably stronger than its modern counterparts and often had to be mixed with water, honey, and spices. Kraters were made of metal or pottery and were often painted or elaborately ornamented. In Homer's Iliad, the prize offered by Achilles for the footrace at Patroclus's funeral games was a silver krater of Sidonian workmanship. The Greek historian Herodotus describes many enormous and costly kraters dedicated at temples or used in religious ceremonies to hold libations. Cf. Christie's, Live Auction 1915, Antiquities, 6 December 2007, Lot 133. Size: L:305mm / W:300mm ; 2.46kg Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection.