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LOT 1505
Estimate
GBP (£) 80 - 100
EUR (€) 93 - 116
USD ($) 107 - 134
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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FRENCH STONE AGE 'NEANDERTHAL' HANDAXE
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 250,000-150,000 B.P.
5 in. (5 3/4 in.) (274 grams, 12.6 cm (313 grams total, 14.5 cm including stand)).
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 250,000-150,000 B.P.
5 in. (5 3/4 in.) (274 grams, 12.6 cm (313 grams total, 14.5 cm including stand)).
Cordiform in profile and very well made from a colourful dense sandstone/quartzite material; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Ermonville, Oise, France.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 2020s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
