Romanesque Marble Double Capital - 34 cm
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Double Capital, a 12th–13th‑century Romanesque marble capital, measuring 34 × 44 × 40 cm, in excellent condition with minimal material loss and provenance from a French auction house via Spain, acquired in 2023.
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Double Capital; 12th-13th Century AD
Marble
Dimensions: 34 x 44 x 40 cm
Condition: Excellent, minimal material loss consistent with the period for this type of piece.
Provenance: French auction house, 2023
Double marble capital, belonging to the Romanesque period and dating from the 12th-13th centuries AD. Its form reveals a structural and decorative solution characteristic of monastic and ecclesiastical architecture of this period, in which solidity and formal sobriety are combined with an incipient search for plastic rhythm.
The capital has a double composition, formed by two attached shafts that share a common impost. The schematic volutes that decorate the corners are a clear inheritance from the classical Ionic order, reinterpreted with the austerity typical of the Romanesque style. The carving is robust and somewhat rough, suggesting an architectural rather than ornamental function, probably as a support for an arch in a cloister or gallery. The material provides a polished and resistant texture, although visible erosion denotes its age and exposure to the elements.
This type of double capital is common in transitional Romanesque architecture, especially in regions such as central Italy, southern France, and the Iberian Peninsula, where similar examples are preserved. Among them are the capitals of the cloister of Santo Domingo de Silos (Burgos) and those of the Monastery of San Juan de Duero (Soria).
Notes: The piece includes a Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). At the time of sale, it will be requested in the buyer's name; the process takes one to two weeks. - If the piece is destined for a location outside the European Union, a replacement export permit will be requested. This procedure involves a fee that the buyer must pay during the application process. This process may take 2 to 4 weeks. Shipped insured.
Important information. The seller guarantees they have the right to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure all necessary permits are obtained.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
We search and select the best pieces to introduce the international market trends in Spain.
Translated by Google TranslateDouble Capital; 12th-13th Century AD
Marble
Dimensions: 34 x 44 x 40 cm
Condition: Excellent, minimal material loss consistent with the period for this type of piece.
Provenance: French auction house, 2023
Double marble capital, belonging to the Romanesque period and dating from the 12th-13th centuries AD. Its form reveals a structural and decorative solution characteristic of monastic and ecclesiastical architecture of this period, in which solidity and formal sobriety are combined with an incipient search for plastic rhythm.
The capital has a double composition, formed by two attached shafts that share a common impost. The schematic volutes that decorate the corners are a clear inheritance from the classical Ionic order, reinterpreted with the austerity typical of the Romanesque style. The carving is robust and somewhat rough, suggesting an architectural rather than ornamental function, probably as a support for an arch in a cloister or gallery. The material provides a polished and resistant texture, although visible erosion denotes its age and exposure to the elements.
This type of double capital is common in transitional Romanesque architecture, especially in regions such as central Italy, southern France, and the Iberian Peninsula, where similar examples are preserved. Among them are the capitals of the cloister of Santo Domingo de Silos (Burgos) and those of the Monastery of San Juan de Duero (Soria).
Notes: The piece includes a Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). At the time of sale, it will be requested in the buyer's name; the process takes one to two weeks. - If the piece is destined for a location outside the European Union, a replacement export permit will be requested. This procedure involves a fee that the buyer must pay during the application process. This process may take 2 to 4 weeks. Shipped insured.
Important information. The seller guarantees they have the right to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure all necessary permits are obtained.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Galería Fuentenebro emerged in 2018 to combine ancient art and contemporary art with a selection of high-quality works in a single space.
Created by art experts with more than fifteen years of experience specialized in Archaeology, Antiquities of the s. XX and in the last great styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and Art Decó. In 2019 he creates a space in Madrid combining masterpieces from different eras in a single eclectic and different space.
We search and select the best pieces to introduce the international market trends in Spain.
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Culture
Romanesque
Century/ Timeframe
12th - 13th Century AD
Name of object
Double Capital
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
34 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Width
44 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
42 cm
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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.
