Lot 212
POSSIBLY HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY
Of baluster form, with egg and dart relief decoration to overted lip. The whole flanked by two handles and raised on a circular foot. The lovely patina revealing natural breaks to the fine bronze surface consistent with age.
The vase 46cm high, total height 54cm
Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
The urn is not attached to base, the bronze is thin and fragile in areas with signs of repairs. There are white marks to the surface in places. There are also ring marks around where the handles are attached. The base has dents and scratches.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Acquired by a member of the German diplomatic service in Istanbul, Ankara and Thessaloniki, 1920s to early 1930s, and imported into Germany at that time; thence by descent to current owner.
Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part II
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8314
6:30pm - 8 October 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 2 October, 9am-8pm
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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