Ancient Greece Red-figure bell krater. Spanish export license. - 28.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 7,300 - € 8,800
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Ancient Greek red‑figure bell krater, 4th century BC, 28.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide and 30.5 cm deep, repaired but in good condition; acquired in 2025 from a private collection in Spain, previously owned by a French collection since 1980, with authenticity certificate and Spanish export license.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Greece, superb red-figure krater from the 4th century BC.
Acquired from a French private collection in the 80s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The piece is in the process of obtaining.
Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this process may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. These taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. The export fees are calculated based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported; instead, different percentage rates are applied to sections of the price.
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Ancient Greece, superb red-figure krater from the 4th century BC.
Acquired from a French private collection in the 80s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The piece is in the process of obtaining.
Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this process may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. These taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. The export fees are calculated based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported; instead, different percentage rates are applied to sections of the price.
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greece
Century/ Timeframe
4th century BC
Name of object
Red-figure bell krater. Spanish export license.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Repaired but in good condition.
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
28.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
30.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
30.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
