Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

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Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse

A Pottery Transport Amphora, circa 2nd Century B.C./3rd Century A.D.

VAT reduced rateNo ReservesUK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Lot Closed

December 8, 04:15 PM GMT

Estimate

700 - 1,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Collection of the late Antonin and Christiane Besse

A Pottery Transport Amphora

circa 2nd Century B.C./3rd Century A.D.


with twin handles and long tapering foot.

Height 90 cm.

Antonin Besse (1927-2016) and Christiane Besse (1928-2021), Beirut and Paris, acquired in the late 1960s/early 1970s, probably from Asfar Bros., Hotel St George, Beirut

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