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LOT 1552
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
FRENCH STONE AGE NEANDERTHAL LEVALLOIS POINT
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, MOUSTERIAN, CIRCA 150,000-60,000 B.P.
3 3/8 in. (82 grams, 86 mm).
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, MOUSTERIAN, CIRCA 150,000-60,000 B.P.
3 3/8 in. (82 grams, 86 mm).
Triangular point with cortex; in old collector's sleeve with inked notation 'Mousterion . pink / a 8 kms north of Bergerac (Dordogne) around campsegret / [.] - 100,000 years old'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found 8km North of Bergerac, near Campsegret, Dordogne France.
Acquired on the European art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant book pages where this handaxe is published.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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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.
