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An Attic Red-Figured Skyphos Fragment with a Dog
Height 3 1/8 inches (8.1 cm).
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$5,500
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art: A Study
Size
Height 3 1/8 inches (8.1 cm).
Description
An Attic Red-Figured Skyphos Fragment with a Dog
Attributed to the Circle of Brygos Painter, Circa 480 B.C.
Height 3 1/8 inches (8.1 cm).
Collection from an Important Midwestern Scholar
Condition
Intact. Inspected under 10x loupe, UV light, and acetone test; fragment did not fluoresce under UV light and acetone did not lift paint. Edges to proper right and left sides are clean and even; top and bottom are uneven. Minor loss/chip to top edge and bottom near the border, not affecting the overall stability. Overall surface wear with abrasions or scratches, chips, or paint loss. Elements of the figure (dog) are preserved. Height with stand 4.3 inches (11 cm). Original purchase receipt available upon winning bid.
Provenance
Provenance:
Robert Sharrer, New York.
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1998.
Note:
This fragment was attributed to the Circle of Brygos Painter by Oxford Scholar, Dr. Robert Guy (1949-2020).