Lot 1003. Large vase with handles, so-called "Grabkratere", Apulia, 4th century BC. Estimate: CHF 20 000 / 30 000 (€ 18 520 / 27 780). Sold for CHF 18 000. Photo Koller

Painted clay. Restorations on the base and the handles. H 69 cm.

Provenance: - formerly part of the Saumur Collection, France.

The Gallery possesses the "Certificat d'exportation pour un bien culturel" as well as the export and import documents.

The 2016 CIRAM thermoluminescence test confirms the age indicated for the vase on offer.

With expert opinion by B. Massard, Paris 2016.

Ref.: A.D. Trendall, Red-figures vases of Apulia, London 1992. Griechische Vasen aus westfählischen Sammlungen, Westfählisches Museumesam, Münter 1984; pp. 81-85.

Koller. Furniture, Sculptures, Porcelain & Silver - Thursday 30 March 2017, 10.00 AM