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LOT 1677
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
STONE AGE FRENCH KNIFE BLADE COLLECTION
UPPER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 40,000-22,000 YEARS B.P.
2 1/2 - 2 7/8 in. (36 grams total, 64-72 mm).
UPPER PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 40,000-22,000 YEARS B.P.
2 1/2 - 2 7/8 in. (36 grams total, 64-72 mm).
Three parallel-sided blades in mottled honey-coloured flint. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Bergerac with the classic Bergerac patina.
Acquired in the 1970s-1990s.
From the collection of famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023).
Acquired on the UK art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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.
