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LOT 1538
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
IRON AGE CELTIC BRONZE BOAR STATUETTE
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (49.18 grams total, 50 mm wide including stand).
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (49.18 grams total, 50 mm wide including stand).
Modelled in the round with elegantly arched back, small tail and hindlegs, sturdy forelegs; the head with strong conical profile and raised dorsal ridge; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
VETTING:
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AUCTIONS:
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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.
