Description : A Greek Red-Figure Pelike, c. 4th Century BC, the body with four beautifully styled figures - a woman playing a flute before a male figure holding a spear and an older man holding a staff with a woman holding a jar. H: 4 5/8 (11.8 cm). Intact with some minor re-touching of the figures. Ex property from the collection of Joseph Klein (1899-1987), New York City. Mr. Klein sought out and acquired these souvenirs as part of his vast collecting interests. Said to have collected in the manner of an 18th century connoisseur, his overall collection showcased his diverse array of artifacts acquired over a period of 45 years and included the art of ancient China, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome.
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About the lot N° 222 Title : A Greek Red-Figure Pelike