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An Attic Red-Figured Lekythos
Height 6 3/4 inches (17.15 cm).
Estimate: $2,500-$3,500
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
Antiquities and Ancient Art: A Study
Size
Height 6 3/4 inches (17.15 cm).
Description
An Attic Red-Figured Lekythos
Circa 420 B.C.
Height 6 3/4 inches (17.15 cm).
Condition
Intact. Inspected with UV light, 10x loupe, and acetone tested; areas of restoration and evident overpaint fluoresce under UV light and lift with acetone. The mouth, neck, and handle have been restored (not present in 2008), with possible areas around the body and foot. Surface wear throughout with scattered instances of chipping, paint loss, crackling, and abrasions/scratches. Three green felt pads are affixed to the underside of the base. Overall in fine, stable condition.
Provenance
Provenance:
Private Collection, France, acquired 1960s-1970s.
Malter Galleries, Encino, California, Ancient Coins and Antiquities, 26 October 2008, Lot 652.