RARE AND FINE RED FIGURE PELIKE.

RARE AND FINE RED FIGURE PELIKE. 300-400 BC, Greece or Southern Italy. Of typical form with wide molded mouth; handles extending from beneath the lip to the shoulder of the swelled body continuing to the circular ribbed foot. Decorated on one side with a Classical robed maiden in motion, a wreath in her right hand. Opposing side depicting a seated nude male winged figure with round “shield?” with serpent raised in right hand. Each bordered with foliate decorations above a scrolling border. SIZE: 9-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: Discovered off the port of San Georgio, Southern Italy and given to the consignor as a wedding gift by a town official in 1960. CONDITION: Structurally very good with encrustation overall due to long term immersion. 9-25234 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2272	$1,955.00	RARE AND FINE RED FIGURE PELIKE. 300-400 BC, Greece or Southern Italy. Of typical form with wide molded mouth; handles extending from beneath the lip to the shoulder of the swelled body continuing to the circular ribbed foot. Decorated on one side with a Classical robed maiden in motion, a wreath in her right hand. Opposing side depicting a seated nude male winged figure with round “shield?” with serpent raised in right hand. Each bordered with foliate decorations above a scrolling border. SIZE: 9-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: Discovered off the port of San Georgio, Southern Italy and given to the consignor as a wedding gift by a town official in 1960. CONDITION: Structurally very good with encrustation overall due to long term immersion. 9-25234 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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