19th Century Des Vergers Greek Krater Original Print

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Fantastic estate sale find of an original 19th century French lithograph of a decorative Greek Kelebe or Krater. by Antoine … more Fantastic estate sale find of an original 19th century French lithograph of a decorative Greek Kelebe or Krater. by Antoine Noel des Vergers (1804-1867). "The meaning of KELEBE is an ovoid krater having handles that drop almost vertically to the shoulder from horizontal extensions on the rim." This Athenian black figure pottery depicts three men fighting. Pl. XII in a series. Printed by Lemercier, Paris. Ready for matting and framing. less