(lot of 3) Repousse models of the "Vapheio" cups, 20th c., after the Bronze-age Greek antiques, replicating the "violent" cup's bull-leaping scene, and the "peaceful" cup's images of bulls being lured to mate, including: (2) gilt-sterling cups, Ilias Lalaounis, with varied imagery after the antique pair, hallmarked 925 with maker's mark underfoot, general light wear to gilt wash, approx 2"h, 3"w, 2.25"d; (1) gilt-metal cup, unmarked, approx 2 5/8"h, 4 3/8"w, 3.5"d; 3.95ozt (weighable silver only), 252.5 grams total (inclusive of all materials) **Provenance: Dallas, Texas: When the madness of collecting collides with connoisseurship**
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