Bidspirit auction | APULIAN BELL KRATER FROM THE

APULIAN BELL KRATER FROM THE CIRCLE OF DIJON PAINTER - Ca. 380 - 360 BC. A red-figure bell krater with a black-glazed, inverted bell-shaped body, tapering to a stem foot with a broad disc base. The rim is outturned, and there is a pair of handles positioned on opposite sides. The decoration features red figures on a black ground with white and yellow detailing. Under the rim is a laurel wreath, and a meander band below the main register. The radiating pattern encircles the bases of the handles, and large palmettes are positioned beneath them. On Side A, a seated maenad is depicted, draped in a chiton fastened below her breasts by a belt, with her left leg extended forward and seated atop a pile of rocks. Her hair is covered by a kekryphalos. She wears bracelets on both wrists and a beaded necklace adorns her neck. Her right hand is raised, holding a large fan, and her left hand holds a branch. She faces a standing, winged Eros, who is depicted nude. Eros extends his left hand towards the maenad, holding a large, shallow phiale filled with fruits, while his other hand holds a downward-facing branch with leaves and fruits. On Side B, two ephebi are depicted facing one another, each leaning on a staff and wearing bordered himatia. Between their heads, a pair of halteres is present.For similar see: Trendall A.D., The Red-Figured Vases of Apulia, Plate 47.1-2.Size: 280mm x 310mm; Weight: 1.8kgProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. 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.