60. Greek red-figure Nolan amphora, Athens, c.470 BC, Attributed to the Dresden Painter
Terracotta
Height: 33cm, width between handles: 19cm
12522 C
$ 50,000
Elegantly-shaped amphora attributed to the Dresden Painter. Side A: Zeus, standing right and draped, holding a kylix Side B: Hera, standing in the same pose, draped and holding a long...
Elegantly-shaped amphora attributed to the Dresden Painter.
Side A: Zeus, standing right and draped, holding a kylix
Side B: Hera, standing in the same pose, draped and holding a long red sash in front of a chair
With KALOS ('beautiful') inscriptions and added red details on both sides. Unusual added rolled tubular element at base of both handles. Good condition, minor repair in black areas; minor retouching at repair lines
Provenance
Private collection, Austria; acquired 1980s
Private collection, USA; acquired 2005, until 2023
