Roman Glazed Terracotta Vase with Bust of Silenus

1st century BC-1st century AD. A substantial Roman Imperial or Hellenistic lead-glazed terracotta plastic vase formed as a bust of Silenus with a pallium mantle draped over his right shoulder and head, left hand emerging from the folds of cloth, bearded head offset to one side with flowers and vine-leaves in the hair; eyebrows, eyes, lips and hem of the robe picked out in contrasting colours; tall stem above the head and ribbed strap handle to the rear terminating in grapes. A similar pot signed by Lykinnios, in lead-glazed terracotta and representing the face of Dionysos is preserved in the Getty Museum, inv. no. 83.AE.40; for the production workshops see Hasselin Rous, I., 'Des ateliers des céramiques et de figurines glaçurées à Smyrne?', in D'Izimir à Smyrne, catalogue d'exposition, Paris, 2009, pp.192-199. 987 grams, 28cm (11"). From an important London W1, collection; previously with Sotheby's, New York, 12 June 2003, lot 52; formerly in an old European collection formed in 1980s; accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue catalogue pages; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10937-181278. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
Condition Report: Very fine condition, stem and handle restored.