Estimate: $200 - $400
Price Realized: $366 Includes buyer's premium
A collection of archaeological style decorative terracotta objects comprises six individual hand-formed and wheel-thrown earthenware vessels including a single-handled ovoid pouring jug supported on a custom black metal ring stand, a shallow wide-rimmed bowl with stylized painted band decoration, three varied bulbous storage jars with rolled rims, and a zoomorphic figurine modeled in the form of a quadruped beast.
Terracotta
tallest: 9 1/2 inches
From a Washington DC Collection
Good stable condition; widespread deliberate surface distressing, minor technical surface abrasions, small chips to rims, and localized simulated mineral encrustations consistent with the style of production.
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
