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Beautiful Vibrant Greek Apulian Plate
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1120850
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This beautiful piece is a Greek Apulian plate that dates circa 340-315 B.C. This piece is approximately 9.5 inches in diameter, by 2.25 inches high, and has a raised footed ring base. This piece has very vibrant painting which is all original, and the painted line design is complete, which is scarce for a piece of this type, as most examples are missing sections of line design and/or has lost detail due to faded or worn paint. This piece has no over paint, although there is some very limited repair with two small pie shaped shards that are tight fitting. The limited repair is therefore very difficult to see, and overall, this piece is much better than most examples because of its vibrant paint. The artisitc style of this piece is as fine as the vibrant painting, which has detailed white and yellow highlights, and the young female "lady of fashion" has a very pleasing young and beautiful face. This young "lady of fashion" is often seen on Greek Apulian ceramics, and may represent the Greek goddess Persephone, who was queen of the underworld, and presided over the "change of seasons" and "birth and rebirth". She is seen wearing a complex hair net known as a "sakkos", which is decorated with black and white line design. This beautiful piece is attributed to the Stroke-on-Trent Painter, and there is an ivy leaf and two "three-dotted" patterns before, and a fan behind her bust which are all symbols of this painter. Another analogous example is seen in the "Red Figure Vases of South Italy and Sicily" by A.D. Trendall, Thames and Hudson Pub., London, 1989, pl. 254, no. 1. (See attached photo.) This piece also stands on a custom clear plexiglas plate stand. Ex: Private German collection, circa 1980's. Ex: Jurgen Haering Gallery, Freiburg, Germany. Exhibited: BAAF Art Fair, Basel, Switzerland 1999. (Note: Additional documentation is available to the purchaser.) I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Exquisite Mint Greek Attic Blackware Mug
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Pre AD 1000 item# 577270
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This exquisite Greek Attic blackware mug is in flawless condition and has a deep black lustrous glaze. This pieces dates circa 5th-4th century BC and is approximately 4.4 inches high by 3.5 inches in diameter at the rim. This piece has attractive minute white calcium deposits and root marking, and the outer and inner surfaces of this piece are exceptional. The deep black lustrous glaze, in combination with the other surface factors noted above, give this piece a high degree of eye appeal. The mint condition of this piece points to the fact that it may also have been solely a votive piece, and was never used in real life. This piece has a black circle/dot pattern symbol, which is seen centered on the base at the bottom. This symbol is a mark for an Athenian ceramic shop, and the esoteric curved shape of the body displays great skill in the potters hand. Ex: Gunter Puhze collection, Germany. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Rare Greek Apulian Chous with Theatrical Mask
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Pre AD 1000 item# 987545
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This rare piece is a Greek Apulian Chous that shows a theatrical mask, which is seen in profile facing right, and dates circa 380-350 B.C. This piece is approximately 4.5 inches high, and is in superb to mint condition with no repair/restoration or overpaint. This rare piece also has very vibrant colors, which are a glossy black, light red, and white. There are also some heavy white calcite deposits seen within the vessel, on the edge of the trefoil mouth, and on the bottom base ring. The detailed theatrical mask is seen within a light red frame which has a floral design at the bottom, and there are several attractive white dot highlights seen within this light red frame as well. The theatrical mask depicted on this piece is a type used by a character in a Greek comedy play known as a "phylax play", and this type of mask was designed with bushy black hair, short black beard, open mouth, and copious facial wrinkles. This type of mask was defined by Trendall as "Type B", and was likely produced by the Truro Painter, circa 380-350 B.C., on Greek Apulian chous vessels of this type. Trendall also stated that the heads of the Truro Painter "often wear white head-bands", and the detailed theatrical mask seen on the piece offered here also has a very prominent white head-band. (See A.D. Trendall, "Phlyax Vases", Second Edition, BICS Supplement 20, 1967. Another vessel of this type is seen in the Virginia Museum in Richmond, Virginia, no. 81.53.) The theatrical mask seen on the vessel offered here, and the vessel noted above, are both designed as a singular depiction, and as such, is seldom seen on Greek Apulian vessels. In addition, the mask seen here is a sharp detailed example and is rarely seen. An analogous Apulian chous of this type was offered in Christie's Antiquities, New York, June 2008, no.195. (Approximately 7.5 inches high, $5,000.00-$7,000.00 estimates, $12,500.00 realized.) Ex: Donna Jacobs Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan. Ex: Robert Novak collection, St. Louis, MO. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Flawless and Esoteric Greek Hellenistic Olpe
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1039437
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This flawless piece is an intact Greek olpe vessel that dates circa 4th century B.C. This piece is approximately 6.5 inches high by 3.25 inches in diameter. This esoteric piece has an attractive tan earthern glaze and is made from a light red clay. This piece has nice "as found" deposits, a flat bottom, and a single strap handle. The large open and round mouth was also designed to pour liquid very rapidly, which lends this vessel very well as a table vessel. Vessels of this type were widely produced in the ancient Greek world, and this vessel shape was also produced in bronze. In fact, our research reveals that bronze vessels of this type seem to be more common than the terracotta vessels of this type, and in addition, this type of terracotta vessel seen in this mint condition is scarce, as most examples have some degree of repair/restoration. This piece probably was used for everyday use and may also been a votive example, and the latter case is probably the case here, as this piece has no apparent wear from use. This piece probaly was used for water and/or wine. A nice example seldom seen in this condition. Ex: Bonhams Antiquities, London, April 2004, no. 343. Ex: Private Ill. collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Early Greek Terracotta Applique of a Royal Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 615970
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This rare piece is an early Greek terracotta that dates circa 6th century B.C. This piece is an applique that depicts a male that is seen wearing a conical hat, which was a royal symbol in the Achaemenid (Persian) Period circa 800-330 B.C. This piece is probably from Cyprus which was heavily influenced by the Achaemenid Empire circa 6th century B.C., but the artistic style of this piece is Greek. This piece has a portrait that is very analogous to the Greek marble Kouros from Melos, circa 555-540 B.C., that is now seen in the Athens National Museum. (See Gisela Richter, "A handbook of Greek Art", Da Capo Press, Inc., New York, 1987, p.63-64.) According to Richter: "In this general period appear also a few draped male figures, evidently intended to represent not athletes but important personages. They have come to light in Samos and elsewhere and show marked Ionic (Greek) influence". The artistic style of this terracotta is an extremely fine example of the Ionic Greek style that shows a receding chin, almond eyes, and a slight smile. This period of art was a step towards naturalistic representation, and moved away from a strict geometric representation of the human form. This Greek artistic style is only seen approximately over a sixty year time frame, and is rarely seen in Greek marbles, but is seen more relative to Greek terracottas, as many of these terracottas were votive in nature. This may be the case with this piece, and it is a rare example, not only for the high degree of art that is seen, but also because it also has a regal element relative to the conical hat that may depict a royal personage. The conical hat is also very analogous to the hat seen on the colossal stone bust of Antiochos I of Kommagene, circa 64-38 B.C., that is seen at Nemrud Dagh, Turkey. The mixture of Iranian and Greek elements, in both the blood and names of the rulers of Kommagene, was also reflected in their monumental art. The terracotta seen here is also a mix of an eastern type with Greek artistic style, and as such, is a rare form of ancient Greek art that is seldom seen on the market today. This piece is approximately 3.5 inches high and has traces of white pigment. This piece is also intact and is mounted on a custom stand. Ex: Private German collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Superb Large Greek Geometric Trefoil Pitcher
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1040039
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This superb piece is a large Greek pitcher that dates to the Greek Geometric period, circa 8th-7th century B.C. This piece is approximately 10.75 inches high by 8.5 inches in diameter. This superb piece is a light gray terracotta and is near mint quality. This intact vessel also has no noticeable chips and/or abrasions which are usually associated with ceramics of this type. This attractive piece also has nice light to dark brown earthen deposits and minute root marking. There is a single strap handle and trefoil mouth which allowed water and/or wine to be poured in a controlled manner. This piece also sits on a ring base that stabilizes this vessel a great deal, and together with the trefoil spout, are design innovations that represent a huge leap in ancient Greek ceramic design/production. This piece is scarce in this size and near mint condition, and is a very attractive early Greek light gray ceramic. Another analogous example nearly the same size is seen in Sotheby's Antiquities, London, July 1991, no.245. Ex: Private CA. collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Greek Attic Black Glazed Stemmed Cup
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Pre AD 1000 item# 988348
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This piece is a Greek black glazed ceramic that is Greek Attic, and it dates circa 5th century B.C. This piece is approximately 2.3 inches high by 4.5 inches in diameter, and is intact in superb condition. The superb condition of this piece is also readily evident, as there is some black glaze seen on the bottom of the stem base, and this glaze has not worn off from a lot of use. (See attached photo.) There is also the strong possibility that this piece was made solely as a votive offering, as there is no wear on the bottom of the stem base. This piece has some multi-colored iridescense patina over the black glaze, and there are attractive minute root marks seen in various sections of the vessel as well. This piece has no handles that were attached to the main body of the vessel, and as such, is a scarce Attic black glazed type. This piece was used for drinking wine and/or water, and is a type that was used for everyday use, and may have been made as a votive offering. This piece is a nice large example for the type, and also has an esoteric shape. Ex: Private Swiss collection. (Additional documentation is available to the purchaser.) I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Lovely Greek Attic Kylix, Floral Band-Cup Group
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This lovely vessel is a Greek Black-figure Attic kylix that dates circa 480-450 B.C. This piece is approximately 3 inches high by 8.75 inches handle to handle. This piece is intact and is in mint condition, with no restoration and/or repair. This piece is attributed to the "Floral Band-Cup Group", which was produced by a Greek Attic workshop circa mid 6th century B.C. until 450 B.C. This group was also among the last of the Attic Black-figure ceramics that were produced, as they were supplanted by the more popular Attic Red-figure ceramics circa 450 B.C. S.J. Beazley first indentified and classified this group in 1932 in the "Journal of Hellenic Studies, No. 52". (For other examples see S.J. Beazley, "Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters", Oxford, 1956.) The piece offered here is better than most examples, as it has an elegant esoteric shape that has perfect symmetry, is thin walled and well made, and has very vibrant colors. This piece is decorated with a row of palmate leaves in black glaze, with white dot and violet stem detail. This palmate design is the hallmark of the "Floral Band-Cup Group", and the painted design seen on this vessel is very detailed. The center tondo has a black dot center with an outer circle, and the handles are rectangular and are finely made. This piece has a great deal of eye appeal and is a mint quality little gem. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Huge Greek Blackware Guttos with Silenus Roundel
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This scarce huge piece is a Greek blackware guttos that dates circa 4th century B.C. This attractive vessel is approximately 6.5 inches high by 6 inches wide from the top of the spout to the opposite side. This piece is intact and is in mint condition, save a small stress crack that is seen in the middle of the spout. The surface of this exceptional piece has a nice multi-colored iridescent patina with a rich glossy black glaze, and some spotty white calcite deposits. This piece is an extremely large example for the type, and there is no glaze loss and cracking which is usually seen as well. This vessel has an extended trumpeted spout, a looped handle, detailed attractive ribbed sides, and a roundel of a grimacing facing Silenus head with wild billowing hair. Silenus was a woodland deity in ancient Greek mythology, and this piece shows his image very well as the unruly companion of Dionysus. This roundel with the facing Silenus head was mold made, and the Silenus head has very high relief and is approximately .75 inches high. This type of vessel likely held precious oil, and was used in ceremony as well as for everyday use. There is only one opening into the vessel through the spout, and the looped handle gave one exact control over the liquid. The extended round footed base of this piece gave this vessel an added capacity for liquids, and Greek guttos vessels of this type do not usually have this design feature. This piece may have also been produced in Athens for export, and this type of vessel was also made in the Greek colonies of southern Italy. A nice intact scarce large vessel that is seldom seen on the market. Ex: J.J. Klejman, New York. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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Superb Large Greek Apulian Bell Krater: Ex Trendall
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This superb Greek Apulian bell krater dates circa 350 B.C., and is approximately 13.9 inches high by 16 inches in diameter at the top rim. This large mint to superb quality bell krater is intact, and has no repair/restoration. There is also no overpaint on the vessel, and this piece is in a scarce "as found" condition, as there are also heavy white calcite deposits seen mostly on the inner surfaces of the vessel, and there is a heavy dark multi-iridescent patina that is seen on the outer surfaces of the vessel. This attractive piece is also attributed to the important "Schulman Painter" by A.D. Trendall, and is published in "The Red-Figured Vases of Apulia, Vol. I", Oxford, 1978, no. 168, Plate 130, 1-2. This superb piece has a draped seated woman seen on a raised rock (Side A), bending forward over a raised foot, holding a wreath behind and tambourine at the front, and is seen facing a standing nude young satyr with raised foot, who is seen holding a torch and situla. The overall scene seen on Side A is Dionysiac in nature, as the nude young satyr is seen holding a situla which was used in mixing wine with water. Side B has two cloaked standing young men facing one another, each holding a staff at the front, and between them is a stele on which is seen a painted looped fillet with dotted ends. The artistic style of the "Schulman Painter" is very analogous to the "Varrese Painter", and this is especially seen with the design and drapery of the seated woman on Side A, but the "Schulman Painter" still has his own distinct style with his choice of decorative patterns such as white dotted halteres, dotted fillets, and drop-leaves. The artistic drapery design seen on the seated women is not only very detailed, but also has a translucent quality which is a hallmark of the better Greek Apulian painters. This piece is also rare, as there are very few examples known that are attributed to this exceptional painter. Ex: United Kingdom art market, circa 1930's-1950's. Ex: Sotheby's Antiquities, London, July 1968, no. 161. Ex: Private UK collection. Ex: Private Maryland collection. (Note: Additional documentation is available to the purchaser.) I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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