Lot 21A
Magna Graecia, South Italy, Campania, ca. 4th century BCE. An exemplary red-figure Campanian pottery vessel imitating a type of Etruscan metal oinochoe of Shape 6 (as defined by its biconical body). Shape 6 oinochoe's often have a sculptural relief below the handle as we see here; note the intricately modeled seated satyr filling a kantharos from a wine skin with fine-line black-painted details. Most prominent in the decoration is the scene depicting a male and female bordered by an upper narrow register of ovalo and vertical side bands of stylized chevrons with a blooming tendril between. The woman sits on a klismos and holds a mirror, suggesting a domestic context; while the male youth, nude with a wrap draped over the crook of his left elbow, holds a thyrus (Dionysos' favorite weapon) in his right hand which suggests a Dionysiac theme. In the field on the lower section of the vessel is a boldly delineated laurel leaf vine pattern and a stylized palmette below the relief of the satyr. A spectacular example, replete with an attractive form, fine technique, and skillfully executed painting. Size: 7.5" W x 10.625" H (19 cm x 27 cm)
South Italic vase paintings oftentimes include figural depictions like this, where the imagery does not convey a clear narrative but rather where boundaries between the real and the mythical are somewhat nebulous with fluid movement between defying explanation. Several Campanian vase painters have been discussed by A.D. Trendall, and while the painting on this example has not been attibuted as of yet, it appears to resemble the style/iconography/technique of the Whiteface Painter.
Provenance: private Swiss Collection
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#124169
- Condition: Handle reattached. Chips to spout and projecting edge between upper and lower sections. Some surface wear with scuffs, a few small nicks, and pigment losses as shown. Black paint shows a nice iridescence. A rare form in overall very good condition.
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