Ancient Greek, Apulian, Gnathian Terracotta Olpe
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Olpe, an ancient Greek Apulian Gnathian terracotta vessel with an applied loop handle and incised vertical ribbing, ca. 3rd–4th century B.C., 8.9 cm high, in excellent, intact condition with a Certificate of Authenticity and provenance including Royal-Athena Galleries and Bonham’s.
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Description from the seller
Applied loop handle, the body decorated with incised vertical ribbing. Exquisite.
Size: 8.9 cm H - 3 1/2 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, Apulia, c. 3rd-4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York.
Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida, acquired from the above, 17 November 1984. Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 153.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Applied loop handle, the body decorated with incised vertical ribbing. Exquisite.
Size: 8.9 cm H - 3 1/2 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, Apulia, c. 3rd-4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: with Royal-Athena Galleries, New York.
Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida, acquired from the above, 17 November 1984. Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 153.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Apulian, Gnathian
Century/timeframe
Greek, Apulia, c. 3rd - 4th Century B.C.
Name of object
Olpe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1984
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
