Ancient Greek Ceramic - Attic Greek black-figure lekythos - 5th century BC - Expertized by D. Lebeurrier
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Ancient Greek Attic lecythrum with black-figure decoration dating to the 5th century BC, ceramic with black glaze, height 11.7 cm and diameter 5.8 cm, in good condition with restoration, featuring red and black palmette motifs on a pedestalled body, provenance France (Galerie M.L.N.), authentic/original, expertised by D. Lebeurrier.
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LECYTHE WITH BLACK FIGURES
Very pretty terracotta lenticular vase in beige-orange with a black glaze, on a small pedestal. It is decorated with a red and black vegetal motif of opposed palmettes, enhanced by incision.
The shoulder is adorned with lappets.
Greece, Attic region – 5th century BCE.
Height 11.7 cm - diameter 5.8 cm - Good condition with restoration - Decoration still largely present with fading on one side, a few lappets repainted
Provenance: France, M.L.N. Gallery
Piece formerly expertised by Daniel Lebeurrier, archaeologist, expert at the National Chamber of Experts Specialised in Art and Collectibles, member of the European Confederation of Art Experts
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateLECYTHE WITH BLACK FIGURES
Very pretty terracotta lenticular vase in beige-orange with a black glaze, on a small pedestal. It is decorated with a red and black vegetal motif of opposed palmettes, enhanced by incision.
The shoulder is adorned with lappets.
Greece, Attic region – 5th century BCE.
Height 11.7 cm - diameter 5.8 cm - Good condition with restoration - Decoration still largely present with fading on one side, a few lappets repainted
Provenance: France, M.L.N. Gallery
Piece formerly expertised by Daniel Lebeurrier, archaeologist, expert at the National Chamber of Experts Specialised in Art and Collectibles, member of the European Confederation of Art Experts
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for Cultural Object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's objects are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
5ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Attic Greek black-figure lekythos - 5th century BC - Expertized by D. Lebeurrier
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
