Celtic Large carved Celtic head in granite - 1st century BC.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 4,500 - € 5,500
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Good condition Celtique votive granite head sculpture dating to the 1st century BCE, titled Grande tête celte sculpture en granit - 1er siècle avant J.-C., with a height of 19.8 cm (29.7 cm with the base) and width of 14.7 cm, provenance from Germany and previously from France.
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Description from the seller
Votive Celtic head in granite, France.
Granite sculpture featuring a large head of a man.
Clean face, round eyes slightly sunken, a wide flattened triangle nose, and a mouth with a slight relief.
Dimensions: height 19.8 cm (height 29.7 cm with the base) - width 14.7 cm.
Very good condition, wears.
Provenance: Former collection of a veterinarian from Aigurande, near La Châtre (Centre-Val de Loire), dating from the 1970s, from a bequest by a farmer; discovered by chance.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateVotive Celtic head in granite, France.
Granite sculpture featuring a large head of a man.
Clean face, round eyes slightly sunken, a wide flattened triangle nose, and a mouth with a slight relief.
Dimensions: height 19.8 cm (height 29.7 cm with the base) - width 14.7 cm.
Very good condition, wears.
Provenance: Former collection of a veterinarian from Aigurande, near La Châtre (Centre-Val de Loire), dating from the 1970s, from a bequest by a farmer; discovered by chance.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Celtic
Century/ Timeframe
1er siècle avant / 1er siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Large carved Celtic head in granite - 1st century BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
