Full title: A Greek kylix with a swan and a skyphos with an owl, Apulia, Italy, ca. 4th C. b.CDescription:L.: 24 cm - H.: 5 cm (the kylix)L.: 14,5 cm - H.: 7,5 cm (the skyphos)Provenance:- The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.- The kylix acquired from Christophe Varosi, Brussels, in January 2000, with his certificate of authenticity.- The skyphos acquired from Christophe Varosi, Brussels, in November 2010, according to the owner's inventory notes. Described as originating from Gnatia, Tarente Region.Condition reports:Condition reports (unless otherwise specified above):Please contact us on info@rm-auctions.com to request a condition report. Condition reports and high resolution pictures are made available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. The full list of available condition reports for this sale is available on this link: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/77.
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A Greek pottery skyphos Circa 5th-4th Century B.C.22.5cm diam. incl. handlesFootnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired 30 May 1992.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
Nine Corinthian miniature pottery vessels Circa 7th-6th Century B.C.3cm-9cm high (9)Footnotes:Provenance:Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands; alabastron acquired in Dortmund 11th March 1989, skyphos acquired 12th December 1988, kylixes acquired in Dortmund 7th February 1994, aryballos acquired in Dortmund 12th December 1994, another aryballos acquired in Dortmund 26th February 1995, jug acquired in Dortmund March 2000.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
A Boeotian black-figure skyphos Circa mid 6th Century B.C. 6.6cm high; 12.4cm long incl. handlesFootnotes:Provenance:Raphaël Collin (1850-1916) collection, Paris.The Senator William A. Clark (1839-1925) Collection, acquired from the above in 1911. Bequeathed to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1925. Deaccessioned and gifted to the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington D.C., 2014.with Sands of Time Ancient Art, Washington D.C., 2021. Published: R. Collin, Collection of Antique Grecian, Egyptian and Etruscan Statuettes, Vases, Tanagras, Etc., Paris, 1911, p. 23, no 164.Original Clark Catalog, Part II, p. 248, no. 164. The Illustrated Handbook of the W.A. Clark Collection, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1928, p. 123, no 2666 (and in the 1932 edition of the same name). Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicae, vol. VI, Zürich, 1992. pl. 567, Nike 85.Exhibited: Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 'The William A. Clark Collection,' 26 April-16 July 1978.Side A of the vase depicting a warrior with a shield running to the left towards a winged goddess, probably Nike, an older robed male with a staff behind. Side B with a family of 3 deer(?), flanked by dogs underneath the handles.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
Ca. 350 BC.A black glazed skyphos with a sleek body, two curvilinear handles, and a lustrous black glaze, typical of ancient Greek pottery. Skyphoi were commonly used for wine. For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, Inventory number: 50.737. Size: L:160mm / W:75mm ; 196g 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.
Ca. 350 BC.A black-glazed skyphos with deep, curved sides, two loop handles, and a smooth surface. The shape is characteristic of ancient Greek pottery used for serving wine. For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts Budapest, Inventory number: 50.737. Size: L:70mm / W:135mm ; 118g 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.
AN APULIAN RED-FIGURE OWL SKYPHOS GREEK SOUTH ITALY, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C. Decorated on both sides with an owl, detailed with circle and dot eyes, v-shaped beak, dots for plumage and with folded wings, flanked by laurel branches 7cm high Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Some overall wear. One side cracked and repaired with a chip to the rim missing and a hole towards the base. 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
A GREEK BRONZE DEEP SKYPHOS CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C. A band of ovolo decoration incised around the rim edge 19cm high, 21.2cm diameter of rim, excluding handles Provenance: Bonham's, London, Antiquities, 13 October 2006, lot 175 Robert Kime (1946-2022) Collection Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. One handle detached. The exterior of the body with corrosion and pitting. The interior of the vessel is in better condition. The ovolo decoration is finely preserved 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
Ca. 350 BC.A pottery skyphos featuring deep, curved sides that create a generous and elegant cup shape, resting on a sturdy ring foot. The vessel is fitted with two equally spaced loop handles, positioned on either side of the cup, allowing for easy and comfortable handling of the vessel. Most of the surface of the skyphos is covered in a rich black slip, apart from the foot. Just below the rim runs a decorative pattern. The black slip not only enhances the beauty of the piece but also protects it from the elements and makes it more durable. The skyphos was a popular drinking vessel in ancient Greece, used for serving wine and other beverages during social occasions or banquets. It was often passed around among guests, and the handles allow for easy and comfortable sharing of the drink. The deep, curved sides of the skyphos also helped to reduce spillage, making it a practical and functional vessel for drinking. Size: L:90mm / W:140mm ; 90g 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.
Ca. 300 BC. A finely modelled skyphos from the Gnathia region of Magnia Graecia. It is made from light brown clay, which has been covered with a rich black gloss. The vase has a large, tapering body which rests on a small, undecorated foot, and there are two small handles attached to either side. The front central decorative panel features a vine branch with leaves and fruits between the handles on both sides. The reverse features the same row of white and yellow tongues at the rim, bordered in turn by two thin parallel lines. Three hanging white tendrils flank two gold dot-rosettes. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Item 1971.11.2. Size: L:270mm / W:382mm ; 2.8Kg Provenance: Private London collection; previously with Edmund Bourke, MD., Yonkers, NY.; ex. Ye Olde Curiosite Shoppe, Arnold Saslow, South Orange, NJ., 6/25/2005.
A quantity of Antiquities, to comprise South Italian black-glazed kylix, circa 4th Century BC, 20cm diam to include handles, old collectors label Cumae 1846,South Italian Gnathia ware black-glazed skyphos with white decoration under the rim, 10.5 cm high, circa 4th Century BC, South Italian Gnathia ware black-glazed amphora with white decoration around the upper body, with one handle missing, circa 4th Century BC, Marine encrusted Amphoriskos, circa late 1st millennium BC, South Italian black-glazed guttus, circa 4th century BC, with Medusa head tondo, rim chipped, 9 cm high, with old collectors label for Cumae 1846, a Roman pottery oil lamp, 15 cm diam including spout; old collectors label for 1847., another Roman oil lamp; both 1st-2nd Century AD, old collectors label for Cumae 1846, and a South Italian single handled bowl, circa 4th Century BC (8)Provenance: These items were collected in the 1930's/1940's by the Vendors father.Condition Report: Generally everything in this lot will have condition issues, mostly minor faults relating to age etc. Most of the items do have old collectors labels to them. There should be extra images online on our website to show reverse sides of items.Black kylix has small losses and light overall wear.. Small lamp on bottom right, losses to handle and general surface wear. Low dish front right. Wear to surfaces. The guttus has losses to spout, chips to foot, overall losses to black surface. The vase with lost handle, top left, wear to surface glaze. Top vase in image, overall wear to surface and pattern to rim, losses to black glaze, Possible restoration to left handle as body is grainy, Oil lamp on left, some chips to handle, general surface wear. The sea damage amphora, no handles, encrusted.
5th century B.C. Comprising the bottom part of a cup-skyphos or pyxis, decorated with concentric circles in red and black, the internal part painted with the image of a young athlete, wrapped in a short chlamys and leaning upon his staff, the ground represented as a concave space. Cf. Boardman, J., Athenian Red Figure Vases. The Archaic period, London, 1975, fig.81. 95 grams, 12.5 cm (5 in.). Acquired in Europe before 1990.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11810-206516. The everyday life of ancient Greeks is well represented on the Attic red figure paintings. The short cloak (chlamys) is the favourite garment for the men and the hair of the younger men is more often shown cropped than in the black Attic figure paintings. The nakedness of youths exercising at the palaistra could well have been an important source of inspiration for the Greek artists who were becoming increasingly aware of the possibilities to represent the physiology of subtle movement in paintings. The Thaliarchos painter is generally recognised as the artist of the tops of some powder-box pyxides, although it is not excluded that he was actively painting various types of vessels. The type of ground and the way in which the foot of the man is worked can support the thesis that the fragment is from his workshop. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
Ca. 375-300 BC.A skyphos with a body that elegantly tapers down to a circular, flat foot, and is adorned with two opposing handles that are oriented horizontally. The partially glazed surface of this cup bears a captivating black glaze with vegetal decoration. Gnathian ware is a type of Greek pottery that was popular during the Hellenistic period, characterized by its fine-quality, glossy black glaze and intricate decorative patterns. The intricate nature of the gnathian ware, combined with its beauty and durability, made it highly desirable amongst the ancient Greeks, who would often use it for various occasions. The skyphos, on the other hand, was a popular drinking cup used in ancient Greece. It was often used in symposia, or drinking parties, where guests would share wine and engage in philosophical or intellectual discussions. This skyphos would have been the perfect accompaniment to such an event. Size: L:100mm / W:130mm ; 135g 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.
Ca. 300 BC.Skillfully crafted from pottery and adorned with artistic precision, this skyphos showcases the exceptional artistry inherent in Gnathian ceramics. The skyphos itself is characterized by a striking black glaze enveloping its body, with the lower portion left unglazed, culminating in a rounded and flat base. A skyphos is a distinctive type of ancient Greek drinking vessel, primarily utilized for serving wine. Its design consists of a cup-shaped form with two horizontal handles symmetrically affixed to opposite sides. These handles facilitate a comfortable grip, enabling users to hold and manipulate the vessel with ease. In this particular skyphos, the front face stands out with its captivating grapevine motif, intricately painted with white, red, and yellow pigments. The back side, in contrast, features a simpler design comprising a horizontal line flanked by white dots, adding a subtle yet complementary visual element. For a similar, please see The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 22.31. Size: L:80mm / W:120mm ; 110g Provenance: Property of London Ancient Art gallery, acquired in the Dutch art market.
Ca. 350 BC.A black slip skyphos featuring deep, curved sides that create a generous and elegant cup shape, resting on a sturdy ring foot. The vessel is fitted with two equally spaced loop handles, positioned on either side of the cup, allowing for easy and comfortable handling of the vessel. The entire surface of the skyphos is covered in a rich black slip, a technique that was widely used in ancient Greece to create a smooth and lustrous surface on the pottery. The black slip not only enhances the beauty of the piece but also protects it from the elements and makes it more durable. The skyphos was a popular drinking vessel in ancient Greece, used for serving wine and other beverages during social occasions or banquets. It was often passed around among guests, and the handles allow for easy and comfortable sharing of the drink. The deep, curved sides of the skyphos also helped to reduce spillage, making it a practical and functional vessel for drinking. Cf. The Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 05.3. Size: L:80mm / W:140mm ; 90g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery, formerly English private collection, according to the heirs possibly purchased in some auction or Art Gallery during 1970s-1980s.
A Roman obsidian skyphos Circa 1st Century B.C.–1st Century A.D.5.9cm high, 13.4cm diam. incl. handlesFootnotes:Provenance:The Ludwig Herinek collection, Vienna, 1970s. Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 6 October 2011, lot 205. The Nico F. Bijnsdorp Collection (NFB 266), acquired from the above sale.Exhibited:The National Museum of Antiquities, Leiden (NL), 'GLASS', 1 June 2020 – 28 February 2021.Obsidian vessels rarely survive from the Roman period. The technique of engraving decorative details onto these vessels is known to us primarily from surviving fragments, though the stippled decoration on this skyphos is without parallel. For an undecorated skyphos see an example sold at Christie's, New York, 5 & 6 December 2001, lot 626; for an obsidian fragment cut with a design of vine leaves, see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. no. 17.194.2359.Though survivals are rare, it is apparent that obsidian vessels were a luxury object in the Roman world. See S. M. Goldstein, Pre-Roman and Early Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, New York, 1979, p. 285, no. 858 for an obsidian vessel fragment formerly in the Sangiorgi collection with engraved design; the fragmentary remains of a handle in the form of a feline demonstrates how ornate these luxury objects were in antiquity. In May 1954 three obsidian skyphoi, with similar handles to the present lot, were excavated in Villa San Marco, Castellammare di Stabia. They are ostentatiously decorated with inlays of gold and mosaic depicting Egyptianising scenes. They are now in the Naples Archaeological Museum (inv. nos 294471/2/3; reproduced in S. Walker and P. Higgs (eds.), Cleopatra of Egypt, from History to Myth, London, 2001, p. 284, fig. 9.5).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
A Boeotian pottery skyphos Geometric Period, circa 9th-8th Century B.C.18.3cm diam. incl. handlesFootnotes:Provenance:Prof. Ernst Berger (1928–2006) collection, Basel.Anonymous sale; Jean-David Cahn AG, Auktion 5, 23 September 2005, lot 12.Private collection, Switzerland, acquired from the above sale.Published:H.P. Isler, Archäologische Sammlung der Universität Zürich. Jahresbericht Nr. 33, 2006-2007, Zürich, 2007, p.6, as no. 1292.Exhibited: On loan to the Archaeological Collection, University of Zurich, 2004-2010 (L1292).For a skyphos with similar zig-zag decoration see J.N. Coldstream, Greek Geometric Pottery: A Survey of Ten Local Styles and their Chronology, Exeter, 2008, p. 199, pl. 42e and g.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
A Greek red-figure owl skyphos South Italy, circa 4th Century B.C.8cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Private collection, Switzerland, inherited from the present owner's grandmother (1899-1986) who formed the collection in the 1950s or 1960s.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
A large Attic black-figure skyphos with courting scene Attributed to the CHC Group, circa 500-480 B.C.22.2cm diam. excl. handles, 15.5cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Sijthof-Slothouwer collection; acquired in Rome early 20th Century.with Charles Ede Ltd, London (Pottery from Athens, September 2003, no. 3).Private collection, Herefordshire, acquired from the above on the 7 October 2003.Both sides of this cup depict a courting scene between two male figures, flanked by two other, nude, dancing males, two draped seated males, and two sphinxes. Superimposed onto the scene is an oversized white cockerel, a fitting choice, as the cockerel was a well-known love gift during this period. For skyphoi with similar scenes, cf. Beazley Archive no. 44254 and 1003146.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Greek black glazed red figure skyphos, 4th century BC, the twin-handled body decorated with opposing figures between palmettes, height 10cm, width 19cm (faults and restoration). Note: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Greek black glazed red figure 'Owl' skyphos, 4th century BC, decorated to both sides with an owl flanked by olive sprigs, width 15cm (faults and repairs). Note: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Greek black glazed red figure skyphos, 4th century BC, the twin-handled body decorated with opposing profile portraits and palmettes, height 9.5cm, width 16.5cm (faults). Provenance: Ancient Relics (see certificate), together with a similar skyphos, decorated with opposing portraits of a lady, height 8cm (faults and repairs). Provenance: Barnard & Moore, Arundel. Note: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Greek Apulian black glazed red figure skyphos, 4th century BC, the tapered ovoid body decorated with the standing Eros opposing a seated female figure, height 9.5cm (faults and repairs). Provenance: Ancient Relics (see certificate). Note: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Greek black glazed red figure skyphos, 4th century BC, the twin-handled body decorated with opposing figural scenes between finely painted palmettes, height 14cm, width 25cm (faults and repairs). Provenance: Helios Gallery Antiquities (see certificate). Note: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Ca. 1st century BC - 1st century AD. Skillfully fashioned from high-quality silver, this exceptional skyphos features a hemispherical cup with a flange rim that seamlessly merges with a balustered, concave foot, exuding an air of sophistication and grandeur. The intricate pattern etched on the main body of the cup, resembling delicate leaves, adds a touch of refined elegance to its already stunning appearance. To further enhance its allure, this skyphos is adorned with two gracefully curved handles on opposite sides, exquisitely crafted to provide ease of handling. Each handle boasts of a unique design that perfectly complements the overall aesthetic, contributing to the skyphos' overall beauty. Used primarily for serving wine during banquets and other social gatherings, such skyphoi were a staple of Roman culture and an essential part of the dining experience. This silver skyphos, with its striking design and luxurious materials, would have been a prized possession of the Roman elite and a status symbol of their social standing. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 20.49.2. Size: L:120mm / W:215mm ; 375g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European Art market prior to 2000.
Ca. 450 BC. A red-figure glaux, or skyphos featuring a deep cup with gracefully rounded walls, sitting elegantly on a circular base. The vessel is adorned with a pair of opposing handles, one vertical and one horizontal, which add to its artistic appeal. What truly sets this piece apart, however, are the magnificent red-painted owls that adorn both sides of the cup. These regal creatures are depicted between two delicate branches of olive leaves, a symbol of peace and prosperity in ancient Greece. The owl motif was particularly significant in the Attic area, where this glaux was likely produced. The owl was a revered symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight in ancient Greek culture, and it was often associated with the goddess Athena, the patron of wisdom and learning. The owl was also believed to be a protector, watching over and safeguarding the people of Athens. Attic ceramic production was a thriving industry in ancient Greece, particularly during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. The Attic region, which encompassed Athens and its surrounding areas, was known for its high-quality clay deposits and skilled artisans. The red-figure technique, used in the creation of this glaux, involved painting figures and motifs onto the clay vessel using a special slip that turned black during firing. This technique allowed for greater detail and realism in the depiction of the figures, making it a popular choice among ancient Greek potters. For a similar, see The British Museum, Museum number 1885,1213.22. Size: L:80mm / W:160mm ; 140g Provenance: Property of central London gallery, acquired on the US Art market; ex. Private NJ. collection, acquired 1950s-1960s, by descent to family.
Cypriot Cypro-Archaic period terracotta skyphos, black border with concentric circle decoration, H9.5cm x W18cmProvenance - From the collection of an RAF serviceman based in Akrotiri, Cyprus during the early 1960s, the collection was acquired during that period within Cyprus and now sold through direct descent
Konvolut von sechs antiken FundstückenDabei ein Kantharos, ein Skyphos ein flacher Lekythos und ein Aryballos aus schwarz gefirnistem Ton, H bis 13 cm, alle Böotien, Griechenland wohl 4. Jhd. vor Chr., dazu zwei römische Glasgefäße, H 11,8 cm, Rheinland wohl 1. Jhd. v. Chr., das Aryballos und die blaue Glasflasche guter Zustand ohne nennenswerte Beschädigungen mit üblichen Altersspuren, die kleine Karaffe stärker korrodiert, alle anderen Teile beschädigt, teils mit Fundverkrustungen 5402 Prov.: Westfälische Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1960er/70er Jahren
Kleinmeisterschale, attisch, ca. 550 - 520 v. Chr. Schalenskyphos mit Standring und S-förmiger, leicht nach außen gebogener Wandung. Unten zwei schwarze horizontale Balken, darüber schwarzfigurige Bildzone mit Kleinmeister-Malerei. Zwischen den Henkeln in der Mitte jeweils Pan mit Lagobolon, eingefasst von Ranken mit Palmetten. Randzone und Henkel schwarz. Minimale Inkrustationen. Unbedeutende Abplatzung auf der Innenseite des Standrings. Intakt. Breite von Henkel zu Henkel 22 cm. Höhe 7 cm.Provenienz: Aus dem Nachlass einer Münchner Archäologin, von dieser übernommen aus dem Besitz ihres Vaters (verstorben 1982). Vom Vater in Zittau von einem Bekannten erworben. An Attic Little-masters cup, circa 550 - 520 B.C. An Attic Little-masters cup, circa 550 - 520 B.C.Cup-skyphos with standing ring and S-shaped, slightly outwardly curved wall. Below two black horizontal bars, above black figural picture zone with small master painting. Between the handles in the rim zone and handle black. Minimal incrustations. Insignificant chip on the inside of the stand ring. Intact. Width from handle to handle 22 cm. Height 7 cm.Provenance: From the estate of a Munich archaeologist, taken over from her father (deceased 1982). Acquired by the father in Zittau from an acquaintance.Condition: I - II
Two Greek pottery vessels, one an Apulian red-figure trefoil-lipped chous, the front panel decorated with a satyr, a leafy sprig and ribbon in the field, enlivened with white slip, circa 4th Century B.C., 12cm high, and a Gnathian Ware skyphos of tapering form, the shoulder decorated with a vine of leaves and flowers in added white with incision, circa 3rd Century B.C., 7.9cm high (2)Provenance: Chous: With Ancient & Oriental Ltd, Leicestershire, UK., Private collection, UK, acquired from the above in 2001; Skyphos: Private collection, UK.
A group of pottery vessels, Circa 9th -3rd Century B.C.Including a Cypriot Iron Age vessel, set on a raised circular base, the spherical body with decoration fired brick red, consisting of encircling bands and a central cross-hatched motif, possibly representing a bird in flight, the cylindrical neck with raised central ridge, circa 25.5cm high; a large grey burnished Etruscan pottery bowl with out-turned rim, carinated lower body, edged with a notched ridge above, 13.3cm high, 20.4 cm diam; a Greek black-glazed kantharos with high-arched handles, set on a flared base, Boeotia, 12cm high; an Apulian black-glazed skyphos, 9cm high and a Hellenistic pottery handled vessel, the ovoid body with striated tooled decoration, 11.5cm high (5)Provenance: Cypriot iron age vessel - UK Art Trade, acquired in November 2017.Previously part of a private collection Germany, acquired pre 1990; Etruscan bowl -UK auction, acquired in September 2017; previously in the Gross collection, acquired from UK auction early 1990s, private collection UK from mid 20th century; Kantharos - UK auction, acquired in February 2018, previously in Rantzau collection, Keramion 2013, Edouard Will (1920-1997) collection. Accompanied by French CBC dated 02/01/2012, Keramion COA and QED Laboratoire TL test.
Ca. 300 BC. A finely modelled skyphos from the Gnathia region of Magnia Graecia. It is made from light brown clay, which has been covered with a rich black gloss. The vase has a large, tapering body which rests on a small, undecorated foot, and there are two small handles attached to either side. The front central decorative panel features a vine branch with leaves and fruits between the handles on both sides. The reverse features the same row of white and yellow tongues at the rim, bordered in turn by two thin parallel lines. Three hanging white tendrils flank two gold dot-rosettes. For a similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Item 1971.11.2. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot. Please note: The item on the right in the last picture is not for sale and is there to provide an accurate representation of the size of the skyphos. Size: L:270mm / W:382mm ; 2.8Kg Provenance: Private London collection; previously with Edmund Bourke, MD., Yonkers, NY.; ex. Ye Olde Curiosite Shoppe, Arnold Saslow, South Orange, NJ., 6/25/2005.
Ca. 200 BC. An elegant glass skyphos consisting of a deep cup supported by a pedestal foot, with two opposing handles adorning its sides. The pale green glass is striking, with a delicate yet sturdy composition that speaks volumes of the skill of the artisans who created it. During the Hellenistic period, skyphoi were used for a variety of functions, such as drinking wine or other beverages. They were also used in symposia, which were social gatherings where men would drink, socialize, and discuss philosophical ideas. The design of the skyphos, with its deep cup and sturdy foot, made it ideal for these occasions, as it prevented spills and provided a firm grip. The handles also allowed for easy handling and passing of the cup between participants. For a similar example, see Bonhams, Antiquities, London 1 May 2008, Lot 122.Size: L:90mm / W:145mm ; 130gProvenance: Private London collection; acquired on the European art market prior to 2000.
Ca. 375-300 BC. This skyphos is a particularly nice and well-preserved example of a typical drinking cup from Southern Italy in the highly decorative Gnathian style. Decorated with geometric and floral motifs on a black background, this style is characteristic for vases that were produced around the area of Egnathia in Apulia during the late fourth to the early third century BC. The decoration on the front side includes a highly stylized vine pattern consisting of grapes, leaves, and tendrils. The backside features a simple band of flanked by dotted lines. The shape is suitable for the symposium or drinking party, and the motifs are not only reminiscent of Dionysos, but also the way that garlands were actually suspended at the symposium. For a comprehensive treatment of Gnathian pottery, see:T. B.L. Webster, "Towards a Classification of Apulian Gnathian" Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies at the University of London 15 (1968): 13-18.Size: L:95mm / W:145mm ; 130gProvenance: 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.
Apulia, southern Italy, ca. 375–300 BC. A beautiful skyphos on a low ring foot, gently sloping body and ear-shaped horizontal handles. The foot is decorated with a lower band of yellow tongues and a band of red slip clay left unglazed, which functions as decoration. The body is glazed black with a yellow band of dots running around the body below the rim, interspersed by floral motifs and clusters of vertical dots and lines; the handles are yellow. The polychrome motifs and patterns on this skyphos, created by applying yellow and white directly on top of black gloss before the vessel was fired, are characteristic of the "Gnathian style". The term is derived from the ancient name of the site of Egnathia in Apulia, southern Italy, where a great many examples have been discovered. Fine lines in yellow evoke models with gilded decoration.Size: L:115mm / W:317mm ; 538gProvenance: Private US, New York collection, ex. A.R. collection.
Apulian, Ca. 400-300 BC. An elegant black glazed terracotta skyphos (drinking cup) with a rounded body on a ring base; just below the lip, two ear-shaped handles are set horizontally. The entire exterior and interior have been glazed in a layer of glossy black pigment, indicating high quality workmanship. The base of the skyphos has been left unglazed, leaving a band of red-coloured clay to function as decoration. Excellent condition. Apulia was a region in south-eastern Italy that, from the 8th century BC onwards, was populated by a vast number of Greek colonies - so much so that the Romans referred to the area as 'Magna Graecia' (Great Greece). These Greek colonies were instrumental in bringing Greek culture and thought to Italy, greatly influencing Roman literature, philosophy, and material culture. Although in the ancient world black-glazed wares often replaced more expensive metal vases, the precise execution and beautiful black gloss make items like this one attractive objects in their own right.Size: L:110mm / W:165mm ; 225gProvenance: 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 an old European collection.
Ca. 370-360 BC. A very sizeable and attractive red-figure painted skyphos (wine cup), depicting (on side A) a winged nude Eros in profile, riding a horse adorned by a petite dolphin brand on its buttocks, and (on side B) a nude male satyr with characteristically pointy asinine ears, standing with legs crossed at the knees, his torso skewed towards the right, and his profiled head turned towards the left, carrying a cloak over his right arm while leaning against his pedlum (shepherds crook), and extending his left arm outward. Standing beside him is a female maenad nymph, dressed in a flowing chiton and carrying a thyrsus (pine cone-tipped staff) in one hand - all suggesting a Dionysian context. Beneath each handle is an intricately delineated ensemble of stylized palmettes; above the scenes is a narrow register ovalo and below a somewhat wider meander band.Size: L:280mm / W:410mm ; 3.17kgProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly acuired on the US art market; prevously in a NYC collection; Ex. Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC.
Pseudo-rotfigurige Bauchlekythos und Skyphos der Sokra-Gruppe. Etruskisch, 375 - 350 v. Chr. Glanztonware mit tongrundiger Deckfarbe und Ritzungen. Lekythos mit sitzendem, jungen Mann, der einen Spiegel hält und "Bälle" jongliert. H 13,9cm, ø Mündung 3,9cm, ø Körper 8,9cm, ø Fuß 6,8cm. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachf., München Auktion 265, 2010, Los 274. Skyphos mit sitzender Frau auf der einen und dem Kopf einer Frau auf der anderen Seite. H 8,4cm, B 16,1cm, ø Mündung 9,3cm, ø Fuß 5,6cm. Erworben im März 1999 aus der Privatsammlung H. L., Dortmund. 2 Stück! Deckfarbe bei der Lekythos teilweise abgeplatzt, sonst beide Gefäße intakt, Skyphos mit Sinterresten. Provenienz: Aus dem niederrheinischen Nachlass H. W.
Ca. 400-300 BC.An elegant Gnathian ware skyphos (drinking cup) with a rounded body on a low flanged ring base and ear-shaped horizontal handles. The entire exterior and interior appear to have been glazed in a layer of glossy black pigment, indicating high-quality workmanship - only the base has been left unpainted and the red clay is exposed. The body is decorated with white, red, and yellow pigment with alternating red-and-white horizontal bands, a row of dots, and multiple bands of geometric and circular motifs. The reverse displays a simple white band flanked by two bands of circular motifs above and below it. Good condition. The Gnathian style originated from Apulia, a region located along the south-eastern coast of Italy. The Gnathian style consisted of a polychromic design applied onto a dark, varnished background and takes its name from the ancient southern Italian city of Egnathia, where this type of ware was first found in the mid-19th century. The primary colours used were red, white, and yellow although white soon became the dominant colour. Skyphoi like this one, typical drinking cups in southern Italy and in the wide ancient Greek world, were used during symposia (ancient drinking parties). For a comprehensive treatment of Gnathian pottery, see T. B.L. Webster, "Towards a Classification of Apulian Gnathian" Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies at the University of London 15 (1968): 13-18.Size: L:85mm / W:140mm ; 110gProvenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.
Etruscan Bucchero Ware skyphos, circa 6th Century B.C., 8.5cm high; an Etruscan Bucchero Ware olpe, 16cm; a fragmentary Bucchero Ware chalice, stem missing, 14.5cm diam, circa 600 B.C.; a fragmentary buff coloured bottle, with added decoration, probably Greek, 5th-4th Century B.C., 10.5cm high,PROVENANCE: From the estate of an Italian collector who spent most of his life in England. He collected a wide variety of items and bought from auction houses such as Christies and Sotheby's and from antique shops.
An Attic black-figure skyphos Attributed to the Camel Painter, circa 6th Century B.C.Each side depicting a pair of sparring boxers, nude, with bound hands, flanked by two draped figures, enlivened with incisions, lotus flowers under each handle, 12.5cm high, 18cm diamFootnotes:Provenance:Private collection, London, acquired circa 1960s; by descent to the present owner.Accompanied by an Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence Report, no. N122h96.As athletic festivals proliferated in 6th Century Greece the popularity of boxing increased along with the number of vases representing the sport. For an Attic skphos depicting boxers, see Beazley Archive no.14986, attributed to the Manner of the Krokotos Group by Ure, in Winchester College Museum, Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: Winchester, Winchester College, 4, pL.(922) 3.1-4 Journal of Hellenic Studies: 75 (1955), pL.9, fig.4 (A), and for another Attic black-figure skyphos attributed to The Heidelberg Painter circa 560 B.C., Corinth, Archaeological Museum, CP 881, on display in Olympia, Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Greek red-figure owl skyphos South Italy, circa 4th Century B.C.Decorated on each side with an owl, with delineated large circle and dot eyes and dotted plumage, the wing feathers indicated, flanked by olive sprigs, 6.5cm high, 8.3cm diam. excluding handlesFootnotes:Provenance:Acquired from Frank Sternberg AG, Zurich.Acquired by the present owner from the above on the 15 May 1991.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SkyphosWohl Apulien ca. 3.-4. Jh. v. Chr. Keramik. Rotfiguriger Skyphos. Vorderseite Krieger mit Schild, Lanze, Mantel und Helm im Profil vor nachträglich? aufgemaltem Altar. Rückseite Mann in langem Mantel vor einem Altar stehend. Altes Sammleretikett unter dem Boden. Größe ca. 24 x 15 cm, Höhe ca. 16 cm. Teils berieben und Sprung auf einer Seite.
Skyphos. Rome, 1st-2nd century AD.Polychrome terracotta.Provenance: Private collection in Barcelona.Slight cracks visible on the outside.Measurements: 18 x 12 x 8 cm.The skyphos, a type originating from Greek ceramics, is a deep wine cup with two handles and a low, wide base, or without a base. The handles may be small and horizontal, projecting from the rim (in Corinthian and Athenian forms), or they may be loop-shaped, placed on the rim or protruding from the base.
A Gnathian ware painted skyphos, Greek South Italy, circa 4th century BC. 4th Century B.C. Gnathia ware Skyphos decorated with stylised leafage and bands, with twin handles. Provenance: Bought from Time Line Auctions. 10.5cm highChip to foot, small nicks to the rim, some wear and flaking to the black enamel.
Apulia, Ca. 2nd half of the 4th Century BC A beautiful skyphos portraying typical decoration of Xenon ware style. The cup features deep, curved sides, a ring foot, and two equally spaced loop handles. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip and is decorated with a red painted wave and linear pattern. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. For a similar, but with different decoration see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 09.192.2.Size: L:39.9mm / W:72.4mm ; 17.29gProvenance: From the southern German private collection A. and WH, acquired in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Ca. 2nd half of the 4th - 1st half of the 3rd Century BC This skyphos is a particularly nice and well-preserved example of a typical drinking cup from Southern Italy in the highly decorative Gnathian style. Decorated with geometric and vegetal motifs on a black background, this style is characteristic for vases that were produced around the area of Egnathia in Apulia during the late fourth to the early third century BC. The decoration on the front side includes a highly stylized vine pattern consisting of grapes, leaves, and tendrils. The backside features a simple band of ivy. The shape is suitable for the symposium or drinking party, and the motifs are not only reminiscent of Dionysos, but also the way that garlands were actually suspended at the symposium. For a comprehensive treatment of Gnathian pottery, see T. B.L. Webster, "Towards a Classification of Apulian Gnathian,” Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies at the University of London 15 (1968). Accompanied by the original paperwork. Size: L:120mm / W:80mm ; 90g Provenance: From the Helge Deikner Collection, North Rhine-Westphalia since before 1980.
Etruscan Bucchero Ware skyphos, circa 6th Century B.C., 8.5cm high; an Etruscan Bucchero Ware olpe, 16cm; a fragmentary Bucchero Ware chalice, stem missing, 14.5cm diam, circa 600 B.C.; a fragmentary buff coloured bottle, with added decoration, probably Greek, 5th-4th Century B.C., 10.5cm high,PROVENANCE: From the estate of an Italian collector who spent most of his life in England. He collected a wide variety of items and bought from auction houses such as Christies and Sotheby's and from antique shops.
5th-4th century B.C. A terracotta red figure skyphos with carinated body, an owl standing facing, framed by olive or laurel sprays on both faces, two handles and discoid foot. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession numbers 2011.604.10.143 and 41.162.100, for similar; cf. an identical owl on a red-Attic skyphos in Melnikova-Grigorjeva, Bogdanova, O., 'An owl and a mirror: on Bosch's visual motif's meaning' in Sign Systems Studies, 38, (1/4), Tartu, 2010, fig.3, p.215, in the Museum of Fine Arts, Lyon. 48.9 grams, 11.8 cm wide (4 5/8 in.). Acquired in the 1970s. Ex Olivier Vodoz, Geneva, Switzerland. The 'owl' motif is found in Ancient Greece (especially in Athens) as an attribute of the goddess Athena, and later with the Roman Minerva. The goddess of wisdom is rarely seen without her main attributes, and therefore the owl is often present. The popularity of an owl as a symbol of Pallas Athena is confirmed by Greek coins dating from 5th–2nd centuries B.C., gemstones, amphorae, but especially by a group of skyphoi with its image. This specimen belongs to a series widespread in the last quarter of 5th century B.C. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Ca. 100 ADAn ancient Roman terracotta skyphos, decorated with ivy leaves protruding from the base with incised decoration, rendered in liquid clay relief (barbotine technique). The twin handled cup with a shallow carinated body; a double-ring base. Two small vertical loop-handles attached under rim and above carination rise above the rim. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum: 74.51.373. Size: L:52mm / W:14mm ; 45gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; formely in High Wycombe Estate collection; formerly acquired on the UK Art market.
Ca. 300 BCA terracotta skyphos, with deep, curved sides, ring foot, and two equally spaced loop handles. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip typical of Attic ceramics. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. For similar see Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Inventory number T.707; The Met Museum, Accession Number: 67.11.4.Size: L:105mm / W:175mm ; 270gProvenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.
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