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Are a few cracks acceptable? Did they really produce them in Italy? And which are the easiest to acquire? Specialist Laetitia Delaloye answers these questions and more.
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For a civilisation that disappeared 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks left a great deal behind: philosophy, democracy, poetry, architecture, and an extensive corpus of vases, which comprise a large part of the archaeological record. Their durability, elegance and variety mean that they are as collectable today as when prize examples first began to be actively unearthed during the rise of the Grand Tour in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Their enduring popularity is reflected in the breadth of their influence on contemporary art — as seen in the pottery of Grayson Perry and Picasso, and in the paintings of de Chirico and Jonas Wood.
Many excellent examples of Greek vases can be seen on the market, but contemporary connoisseurs are advised to tread carefully when it comes to restoration, repairs and provenance. Here, Christie’s Specialist Laetitia Delaloye offers her top tips for new collectors looking to buy these ancient vessels.
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