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LOT 1639
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
TIMOR ANCESTRAL PROPERTY MARKER
MID 20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
8 1/4 in. (1.16 kg total, 21 cm high including stand).
MID 20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
8 1/4 in. (1.16 kg total, 21 cm high including stand).
With drum-shaped head and tapering upper body, incised circular eyes and slit mouth; diagonal line to the chest indicating a cloak; band of high-relief triangular panels to the lower body; mounted on a wooden plaque; from Indonesia. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Welsh country estate, 1960s-1970s.
Acquired from Mark Davis of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK.
From the 30-year-old sculpture collection of N. Churchill, Pembrokeshire, South-West Wales, UK.
Property of Mr A.B., an American 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.
