2020/​199

A Cypriot “bichrome ware” amphora, decorated in brown with bands and several concentric circles, with two vertical strap handles. Archaic Period c. 700–525 BC. H. 31 cm.

Provenance: According to information from the collection of professor Dr Med Albert Fischer, 1891–1956. Founder and director of the Carlsberg Foundation biological institute, Copenhagen, 1932–1956. Albert Fischer acquired antiquities during his travels in the 1930s-1950s. The collection was thereafter passed down in the family and more pieces were collected in the 1960s.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Damaged and repaired on neck and rim.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 11 May 2020

Category
Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

6,500 DKK  

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