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| Lot# & Name: |
035. Matched Pair of Canosan Volute Kraters |
| Estimate: |
$18,000-$25,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$21,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$21,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Magna Graecia
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| Culture or Country: |
Apulia.
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| Period: |
Ca. late 4th century B.C.
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| Size: |
20-3/8”H. |
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| Description: |
Matching pair of polychromed volute kraters, each decorated over white slip in shades of brown, brick red, purple, pale blue, gray and reserved white on a brilliant pink ground. Obverses depict Nike in a quadriga, her steeds with varied coats, a scale pattern on the neck. The reverses with frontal winged heads of Nike emerging from scrolling tendrils, laurel wreaths on the necks. Female masks in relief on the volutes. Strong mineral deposits on the surfaces. A few minor areas of faded paint and normal highpoint wear, otherwise both are in exc. cond. Rare, elegant and beautiful examples. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYS collection, ex. Sothebys, Sale 5464, lot 24, May 30th, 1986. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$195.00 |
| International: |
$395.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Matched Pair of Canosan Volute Kraters
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
joseph |
$21,000.00 |
1 |
12/7/2010 11:41:36 AM |
| 2. |
Wile E. Coyote |
$20,000.00 |
1 |
12/7/2010 11:20:40 AM |
| 3. |
joseph |
$20,000.00(losing tie) |
1 |
12/5/2010 7:33:33 PM |
| 4. |
Wile E. Coyote |
$15,000.00 |
1 |
12/7/2010 8:17:54 AM |
| 5. |
Wile E. Coyote |
$12,500.00 |
1 |
12/5/2010 10:48:59 PM |
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