Roxana Scripcaru
Head of the Romanian Postmodern & Contemporary Art Evaluation Office
329. Lot consisting of Hellenistic West Slope Kantharos, cca. 260 BC. and three modern reproductions of ancient figurines (double female figurine, head of male figurine, anthropomorphic mug)
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329. Lot consisting of Hellenistic West Slope Kantharos, cca. 260 BC. and three modern reproductions of ancient figurines (double female figurine, head of male figurine, anthropomorphic mug)
Starting price:
EUR 50
Sold
EUR 150
ceramics, Kantharos: H= 11.5 cm, d= 7.6 cm; double female figurine: 11.5 x 6.5 cm; male figurine head: 12.5 x 5.5 cm; anthropomorphic mug: H= 13 cm, d= 5.6 x 5.2 cm
The West Slope type Kantharos is fragmentary, with one handle missing, and the original foot is gone and rebuilt from plaster. It is covered with red varnish both outside and inside, and on the outside it has an olive garland decoration, applied with diluted beige paste. It is dated around 260 BC.
The double female figurine is made of soft pink paste. It is covered with a diluted dark brown paint. It represents two female characters standing, close to each other, who share the same cloak. Modern era dating.
The head of the male figurine is made of soft white paste and is covered with reddish brown paint, partially erased. It has some side ornaments. Modern dating.
The anthropomorphic jug illustrates a juvenile male figure. The hair is gathered above the forehead with a diadem and cut short at the back. It has a small handle with a circular section, and the bottom is flat. Modern era dating.
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Head of the Romanian Postmodern & Contemporary Art Evaluation Office
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