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LOT 1570

Very Large Stone Age 'Livre de Beurre' from Le Grand Pressigny

NEOLITHIC PERIOD, 5500-2400 B.P.

12 in. (14 3/4 in.) (2.62 kg, 30.5 cm (3.79 kg total, 37.5 cm including stand)).

A substantial flint core or so-called 'Livre de Beurre' with vertical traces of blows on the work side, including one pronounced blade negative extending half way along the stone’s length; cortex remains and core preparation traces on other side; proximal end with impact surface, distal end with rounded point; two bifacial wave to chevron-shaped core edges; flat-prismatic cross-section; raw material for blade production, beige stone (silex) with yellow undertone, cream-coloured patches and spots, slightly shiny surface (origin: Le Grand Pressigny, Dép. Indre-et-Loire, France); old collector's label 'N13310'; supplied with a custom-made stand.

Provenance

Private collection, B.G., Southwest France.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00127506.

CONDITION
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LOT 1570

Very Large Stone Age 'Livre de Beurre' from Le Grand Pressigny

Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)

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£325 (EUR 377; USD 439) ‡+BP*

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