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Lot 524
Western Zhou Dynasty, Ca. 1045-771 BC. A beautiful bronze ritual wine vessel with a slightly domed cover. The broad spherical body stands on a splayed foot, the broad handle ends in two horned animal heads on each side. The body is decorated with a wavy band. 'You' is a ritual wine vessel with a lid and a long U-shaped handle. It entered the religious repertoire in the first century of the Anyang period of the late Shang Dynasty and was in use until the middle Western Zhou period. Incorporating techniques from its Shang predecessors, the Western Zhou dynasty culminated with the prior as the Chinese Bronze Age and established a tremendous material culture of bronze works from 2,000 to 771 BC. The most commonly produced bronzes during the Western Zhou dynasty came in the form of vessels, although other objects included grandiose chariot decorations and fierce weaponry. For more information on this kind of vessels, see Shih, Hsio- Yen (ed.) (1986). Ancient Chinese Bronzes. Oxford University Press.Size: L:335mm / W:175mm ; 2.11kgProvenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Lot 6
Attributable to the Dijon Painter, Ca. 380 - 360 BC. A red-figure krater with a pedestal foot, cylindrical stem, inverted bell-shaped body, and two lug handles that curl upwards, protruding from the sides. The painted scenes show (side A): seated Dionysus, holding a thyrsus - a long staff with a pine cone finial in his left hand. He is accompanied by a Maenad, his female worshipper. She stands in front of him, holding a large phiale; (side B): two ephebi confronted, each himation-clad, leaning on a staff. The scenes are framed by an upper laurel wreath and a lower maeander and chequer pattern. Kraters such as this would have been used for mixing wine at drinking parties. For a type, see The British Museum, Museum number 1849,0518.12.Size: L:260mm / W:285mm ; 1.98kgProvenance: Private collection, London; acquired on the art market prior to 1980.
Lot 74
Ca. 332-30 BC. A heavy basalt or granite bell krater of a characteristically bell-shaped body with flared rim, all upon a concave round foot. The stone with white veins running throughout the body. Characteristically used for stirring wine and water together. They were often placed in the middle of the room during a symposium from which the servants would refill the cups for the guests. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.Size: L:240mm / W:340mm ; 5.54kgProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly with Rabbi Gallery, Mayfair, 1985-1991.
Lot 81
Ca. 385-360 BC. A red-figure krater with a pedestal foot, cylindrical stem, inverted bell-shaped body, and two lug handles that curl upwards, protruding from the sides. The painted scenes show (side A): seated Dionysus, holding a thyrsus - a long staff with a pine cone finial in his left hand. He is accompanied by a Maenad, his female worshipper. She stands in front of him, holding a tympanom drum in her right hand, and a thyrsos in her left; (side B): two ephebi confronted, each himation-clad, leaning on a staff. The scenes are framed by an upper laurel wreath and a lower maeander and chequer pattern. Kraters such as this would have been used for mixing wine at drinking parties. For a type, see The British Museum, Museum number 1849,0518.12.Size: L:310mm / W:335mm ; 2.75kgProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in 1970s collection.
Lot 87
Ca. 500-400 BC. A beautiful bronze phiale that is adorned with a ribbed design around its round omphalos. This bowl was considered an important part of ancient Greek culture and was used for a variety of religious ceremonies and rituals. The phiale was used for pouring libations, or offerings of wine, grain, and oil to the gods. These bowls were often used for sacrifices and were sometimes considered sacred objects. The round omphalos at the center of the phiale was said to be a representation of the navel of the world, connecting the gods with the mortals. This symbol was considered to be a powerful one and was believed to protect the user from evil and misfortune. These bowls were also used in everyday life and were a common feature in the homes of ancient Greeks.Size: L:50mm / W:205mm ; 415gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.
Lot 119
Ca. 300 BC. A terracotta skypos, with deep, curved sides, ring foot and two equally spaced loop handles. The whole of the vessel is covered in a black slip typical of Attic ceramics. This beautiful piece would have been used for wine drinking, usually during social occasions or banquets. Good condition.Size: L:90mm / W:155mm ; 195gProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in an old European collection.
Lot 14
Ca. 100 AD. A bronze balsamarium in the form of a bust of Bacchus the Roman god of agriculture, wine and fertility, equivalent to the Greek god Dionysus. The god is depicted with staring eyes. His thick hair is arranged in wavy locks and the top of his head features an opening with a hinged lid. Two horn alike protrusions serving as suspension loops emerge from the sides of his head and join an omega-shaped handle. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.Size: L:240mm / W:110mm ; 650gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Lot 18
Ca. 100-300 AD. A glass stopper of biconical shape. It was made using traditional glassmaking techniques that have been perfected over centuries of production in the Roman Empire. The biconical shape allows for a tighter fit in the container, making it perfect for sealing liquids or powders. This stopper was likely used in ancient times to store and transport wine, oil, and other liquids. For a similar example, see Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection, Object Number: A628500. Size: L:33mm / W:70mm ; 55gProvenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 197
Ca. 200-300 AD. A beautiful bronze bowl of a hemispherical body with a brilliant patina enhancing the entire surface. These bowls were often used to serve meals, but also to hold liquids like wine or oil, which were important not just for sustenance, but also for religious ceremonies.Size: L:190mm / W:60mm ; 365gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Lot 244
Ca. 100-300 AD. A pottery vessel in the form of a flagon with a bulbous-shaped body, nicely tapering to a flat base. It features a short neck and a thick rim. A single handle arching from the neck to the shoulder. Vessels such as this one were designed for everyday use, in particular for carrying and serving water and wine at banquets.Size: L:200mm / W:110mm ; 505gProvenance: Property a London Ancient Art Gallery, acquired on the UK Art Market; Ex PR collection, southern Germany, acquired in 1981 from Nicole G. Deger - Alte Kunst & Grafik, Mainz. Ex PR collection, southern Germany, around 1970 - mid 1990s (seven jugs acquired in 1981 from Nicole G. Deger - Alte Kunst & Grafik, Mainz).
Lot 3
Apulian, Ca. 400-300 BC. This beautiful red-figure bell terracotta krater with everted rim features a pedestal foot, a cylindrical stem, a bell-shaped body, and ear-shaped handles. One side depicts a seated aristocratic woman in a long chiton holding a phiale; she faces another chiton-clad standing woman with a mirror in her right hand. The other side depicts two laureate males clad in chlamydes facing each other. The scenes are framed by a lower geometric border and separated by palmettes below each handle. Kraters were ancient Greek vessels used for diluting wine with water; they usually stood on a tripod in the dining room during a symposium (drinking party), where wine was mixed. Ancient wine was considerably stronger than its modern counterparts and often had to be mixed with water, honey, and spices. Kraters were made of metal or pottery and were often painted or elaborately ornamented. In Homer's Iliad, the prize offered by Achilles for the footrace at Patroclus's funeral games was a silver krater of Sidonian workmanship. The Greek historian Herodotus describes many enormous and costly kraters dedicated at temples or used in religious ceremonies to hold libations. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report will also accompany this lot.Size: L:340mm / W:345mm; 3.2kgProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in an old European collection.
Lot 308
A 19thC Dutch silver miniature Bath, with London import marks for Edwin Thompson Bryant, London, 1895, with typical figural decoration, 6.3cm long, together with a Dutch silver miniature Whatnot, Sheffield import marks, 1897, a miniature silver stick stand, a miniature silver Wine Cooler, import marks for London 1902, and a contemporary miniature silver chamber stick, by Ari D Norman, hallmarked London, 1996, approx total weight 2.9ozt (5)
Lot 362A
Football, 1976 UEFA Cup, Anderlecht v Roda, 1st Round, 1st Leg a silver plated presentation wine cooler engraved, "Coupe Europe II - R.S.C. Anderlecht - Roda J.C. - 15-9-76". Provenance: John Carpenter collection. By descent to the current owner. John Carpenter (1936-2021) was an Irish professional football referee who officiated in the League of Ireland from 1964 to 1984, as well as a FIFA international referee from 1969 to 1984. Carpenter took up refereeing in the early 1960s when a broken leg cut short his playing career with St Patrick's Athletic. He joined the League of Ireland panel in 1964. Carpenter had a distinguished career in European club competitions, refereeing 37 matches and culminating in the 1982 UEFA Cup Final. He refereed 15 full international matches between 1970 and 1983; and was a reserve referee for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. When the North American Soccer League was launched, Carpenter was one of a small number of European referees who were invited to officiate.
Lot 426
ARCHAISCHES WEINGEFÄSS VOM TYP ZUN, Bronze, ausschwingender Fuß und hoher, trompetenförmiger Hals, auf dem Mittelschaft gegossen taotie-Masken auf leiwen-Grund, verkrustete, teilweise beschliffene Patina in verschiedenen Grüntönen mit rostigen Flecken, H 26,5, am Hals größere Fehlstellen u. rest., CHINA, Shang-Zeit (ca. 1600-1046 v.Chr.)Provenienz: Eine alte, hauptsächlich in den Nachkriegsjahren Ende der 1940er und Anfang 1950er Jahre in Berlin zusammengetragene deutsche Sammlung.An archaic bronze wine container (zun) with taotie-masks in relief. Broken rim with missing parts. China. Shang-dynasty (ca 1600-1046 B.C.)
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