Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Grotesque Head. 2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD. 3 cm height.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
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Grotesque Head, an Ancient Egyptian terracotta sculpture from Hellenism in Alexandria (2nd century BC – 1st century AD), 3 cm high (5.7 cm with stand), in good condition and with an authenticity certificate.
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Grotesque Head.
Ancient Egypt, Hellenism, Alexandria, 2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD.
Terracotta.
3 cm height and 5.7 cm with the stand.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Denyse Bernard, France. Acquired on the French art market between 1970 and 1980.
- From the judicial liquidation of the Pierre Bergé & Associés warehouses in 2024.
CONDITION: Good condition.
Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested. This process could take between 1 and 2 weeks.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateGrotesque Head.
Ancient Egypt, Hellenism, Alexandria, 2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD.
Terracotta.
3 cm height and 5.7 cm with the stand.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Denyse Bernard, France. Acquired on the French art market between 1970 and 1980.
- From the judicial liquidation of the Pierre Bergé & Associés warehouses in 2024.
CONDITION: Good condition.
Notes:
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested. This process could take between 1 and 2 weeks.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Hellenism, Alexandria, 2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD.
Name of object
Grotesque Head. 2nd Century BC - 1st Century AD. 3 cm height.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Terracotta
Condition
Good
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
