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LOT 2340
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE VALDIVIA IDOL
CIRCA 2500 B.C. OR LATER
8 3/8 in. (77 0 grams, 21.4 cm).
CIRCA 2500 B.C. OR LATER
8 3/8 in. (77 0 grams, 21.4 cm).
Tongue-shaped in plan with low-relief carved detailing, segmented body and face; repaired. [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.
LITERATURE:
See Klein, D., Ecuador, The Secret Art of Precolumbian Ecuador, 5 Continents, Milan, 2002, pp.45-46, for close examples.
FOOTNOTES:
These abstract idols represent some of the earliest art forms in Ecuador.
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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.
