Etruscan Bronze Figure of a Man

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Etruscan bronze figure of a man, circa 4th–3rd century B.C., 8.3 cm high, standing with the right hand extended and the left hand supporting a spherical object, wearing a textile garment like a cowl; right hand missing but otherwise intact, display stand included, provenance from a private Swiss collection, legally acquired and exportable within the EU, with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Standing with right hand extended, left hand supporting a spherical object, the body draped in a textile garment worn over the head like a cowl.

Size: 8.3 cm H - 3 1/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Etruscan, c. 4th-3rd century B.C.
Condition: Right hand missing, otherwise intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Standing with right hand extended, left hand supporting a spherical object, the body draped in a textile garment worn over the head like a cowl.

Size: 8.3 cm H - 3 1/4 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Etruscan, c. 4th-3rd century B.C.
Condition: Right hand missing, otherwise intact
Display stand included

Provenance: Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.

Details

Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
Etruscan, c. 4th - 3rd century B.C.
Name of object
Figure of a Man
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2010
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
United KingdomVerified
4453
Objects sold
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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.

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