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LOT 0304
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
IRON AGE IBERIAN CELTIC BRONZE WORSHIPPER STATUETTE
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (82 grams total, 11.5 cm including stand).
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/2 in. (82 grams total, 11.5 cm including stand).
Modelled in the round as a figure standing nude, the arms stretched out to the front, flat pinched head with conical headdress, impressed eyes and slotted mouth, applied genitals, exaggerated feet; mounted on a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of coll. Ernst Beyeler.
Acquired from Cahn Auktionen AG, 3 November 2012, lot 135.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of the Cahn invoice and relevant catalogue pages.
Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate dated 24 September 2012.
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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.
