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LOT 2870
Stone Age Fontmaure Jasper Neanderthal Scraper
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, MOUSTERIAN, CIRCA 150,000-60,000 B.P.
2 1/4 in. (15.1 grams, 59 mm).
Leaf-shaped in plan and triangular in section, tapering ends, concave area with re-touch. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Fontmaure, Vienne department, France.
Ex collection of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023).
Acquired on the UK art market at auction after being sold by Mr Brox’s family.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
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LOT 2870
Stone Age Fontmaure Jasper Neanderthal Scraper
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Ex UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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Opening Bid: £5
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Previously in the collection of archaeologist Frederick William Robins. With handwritten notes. -
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Opening Bid: £5
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