Bidspirit auction | APULIAN RED FIGURE OLPE WITH

APULIAN RED FIGURE OLPE WITH SEATED NIKE - Ca. 350 - 300 BC. A red-figure pottery olpe with a bulbous body and a short, splayed foot. The neck is funnel-shaped and has a flanged mouth. The two vertical handles serve the purpose of lifting the vessel when filled with water, while a vertical handle at the back facilitates pouring and holding the vase. Beneath the vertical handles, a large fan-shaped palmette is flanked by stylised plant scrolls on each side. There is a floral motif on the neck. Side A of the olpe is decorated with a scene presenting a seated crowned Nike holding a large wreath in the right hand. Side B of the olpe depicts a Maenad in a long tunic with her hair gathered in a topknot. She also wears a beaded necklace and bracelets on both wrists. Her left hand holds a mirror, while her right is outstretched, holding a large wreath. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 19992, Antiquities, Lot 20. Size: 290mm x 165mm; Weight: 975g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Dutch art market; Frederik Van Driel, Maastricht 1993. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.