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Lot 732

A GROUP OF FIVE GREEK / SOUTH ITALIAN WARES INCLUDING A GNATHIAN SKYPHOS AND A CHOUS (5)

350-300 B.C
The twin handled skyphos with bands of decoration and tapering foot, 10cm high; the chous or small ewer flask with trefoil lip, strap handle and bands of decoration, 13cm high; a Greek black glazed terracotta salt, with wide rim and pressed decoration, 10cm wide; a Gnathian squat alabastron, 7cm high; Together with a black terracotta aryballos / flask with stippled decoration, on stand, 11cm

Estimate: £150 - £250
Hammer price: £1,100
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Provenance: 


The skyphos acquired from Charles Ede Ltd. 2010 (#8558), from the collection of Louis-Gabriel Bellon 

The chous acquired from Charles Ede Ltd. 1998 (#1443), from the collection of Hattat & Ascher 

The salt acquired from Charles Ede Ltd. 1996 (#5861)

The squat alabastron from Charles Ede Ltd. 2008 (#9847)


Condition report: 

Please see additional images to see the various chips, knocks, scuffs, rubbings and losses commensurate with age and use.  Pigment losses in areas. Some repairs and restorations in areas, notably to the salt with the wide rim and pressed decoration. The squat vase with white banded decoration, which looks to be quite refreshed. There are possibly other repairs which are not clearly visible. 

We recommend viewing in person. Sold as seen. 

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