Ancient Greek - Black-figure lekythos - Attributed to the Haimon group - Expertized by Jean Roudillon
Opens Sunday
Starting bid
€ 1
Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,700
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122813 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Greek Lecythes with black figures.
Attic black-figure lecythus. Piriform body with a flat shoulder, funnel-shaped neck, and arched handle.
A beautiful depiction of a chariot drawn by three horses, led by two women, with a character at the front holding the reins.
Attributed to the Haimon group.
Haimon's Painter is one of the last Athenian ceramicists to have used the black-figure technique. By that time, it had already been supplanted by the red-figure style. He was a contemporary of the Painters of Sappho and Diosphos.
Greater Greece, 5th century BC - Height 19.3 cm - Diameter 4.7 cm.
Very good condition - decoration well preserved - light restoration at the neck and handle.
Provenance: France, Study by B.F.T.
Previously: former French private collection.
Expertise by Jean Roudillon
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
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 TranslateGreek Lecythes with black figures.
Attic black-figure lecythus. Piriform body with a flat shoulder, funnel-shaped neck, and arched handle.
A beautiful depiction of a chariot drawn by three horses, led by two women, with a character at the front holding the reins.
Attributed to the Haimon group.
Haimon's Painter is one of the last Athenian ceramicists to have used the black-figure technique. By that time, it had already been supplanted by the red-figure style. He was a contemporary of the Painters of Sappho and Diosphos.
Greater Greece, 5th century BC - Height 19.3 cm - Diameter 4.7 cm.
Very good condition - decoration well preserved - light restoration at the neck and handle.
Provenance: France, Study by B.F.T.
Previously: former French private collection.
Expertise by Jean Roudillon
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
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
- Black-figure lekythos - Attributed to the Haimon group - Expertized by Jean Roudillon
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2016
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
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
