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LOT 1514
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
STONE AGE HANDAXE AND NEOLITHIC LONG BLADE DAGGER FROM LE GRAND PRESSIGNY
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 150,000-60,000 YEARS B.P.
3 3/8 - 4 1/2 in. (276 grams total, 8.5-11.6 cm).
MIDDLE PALAEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 150,000-60,000 YEARS B.P.
3 3/8 - 4 1/2 in. (276 grams total, 8.5-11.6 cm).
Group comprising a rounded handaxe with inked number 'AR2753' and indistinct reference above; dagger with inked reference '.9904.87'; with beautiful workmanship to each side and the tip. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Le Grand Pressigny, France.
Acquired on the European art market.
From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, collector.
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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.
