Lot 2004

TWO GREEK ATTIC BLACK FIGURE TERRACOTTA LEKYTHOS (2)

5th Century BC
The first a black-figure lekythos with a figure of Mercury wearing characteristic winged boots, speaking to a bearded man, between two draped female figures, 20.5cm high; The second depicting a maenad between two satyrs, 21.5cm high

Estimate: £1,500 - £2,000
Hammer price: £1,700
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Provenance:

Acquired Christie's 3 July 1996, Lot 187.


Condition Report:

Dionysus example - with repaired foot and an extensive repair to the body with visible cracks still present, the other is very worn/weathered in places. 

Both with wear and chips throughout as expected. 

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