FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 144
By Antique Arena Inc
Mar 9, 2024
2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 249:

ANTIQUE ETRUSCAN PYXIS VESSEL GRAND TOUR REPRODUCTION

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Sold for: $50
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$ 50
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$100 - $150
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ANTIQUE ETRUSCAN PYXIS VESSEL GRAND TOUR REPRODUCTION
An antique Etruscan ceramic Pyxis lidded vessel, a reproduction of the Grand Tour. The well detailed storage jar with a globular body, two handles, a low foot, a short neck, and a flared rim. The central decorative band is extensively embellished with Orientalized designs of a winged Sphinx and Waterfowl, presumably a swan. Such objects were a popular souvenir production during the Grand Tour era, the 17th to early 19th century custom of a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, undertaken by upper class young European men. Roman Historical Collectibles, Grand Tour Souvenirs.

Dimensions
H 5 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.

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