APULIAN COLUMN KRATER WITH NIKE AND LADY OF FASHION BY THE CIRCLE OF TARPORLAY PAINTER Ca. 350 BC. A red-figure column krater in an ornate style features handles adorned with painted palmettes. The intricate scenes on the krater include a central figure of a seated winged Nike, who wears a long chitón. She is adorned with a parure of pearls and a sakkos, and her head is decorated with a diadem. Surrounding her are flowers, animals, and possibly grass, creating a representation of a bucolic environment. The main scene is framed with geometric linear patterns and meanders at the bottom. On the neck of the krater, there is a large frieze depicting a horizontal branch with heart-shaped leaves in black pigment. Side B showcases a profile of a fashionable lady, portrayed with a rich and intricate parure and detailed sakkos. The central scene is framed with geometric motifs on the sides and meanders at the bottom. The rim of the vessel is embellished with a motif of waves. For similar see: Trendal A.D., Red Figure Vase of Apulia, 1978, Tarpolay Painter, Plate 16, n. 1-2. Size: 440mm x 300mm; Weight: 3.4kg. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgium art market; Daniel Bogaerts, Brussels, 1995. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.