Paleolithic Flint Acheulean tools - 95 mm (No reserve price)

05
days
16
hours
00
minutes
05
seconds
Current bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers

Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.

Estimate  € 200 - € 250
2 other people are watching this object
FRBidder 0524
€1

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 127619 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Acheulean flint toolset from North Africa, dating to roughly 150,000 to 40,000 BC, in very good condition, with dimensions 95 by 60 by 30 mm, acquired from a French auction house from a private collection (dating back to 1950).

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Very nice set of Acheulean flint tools from North Africa. Beautiful sandy patina offering subtle color nuances. Piercers, small bifaces, burins. Dimensions: 95 to 60 mm long. See the photos for a full view of the lot. Careful packing and shipping by Colissimo via La Poste.

Very nice set of Acheulean flint tools from North Africa. Beautiful sandy patina offering subtle color nuances. Piercers, small bifaces, burins. Dimensions: 95 to 60 mm long. See the photos for a full view of the lot. Careful packing and shipping by Colissimo via La Poste.

Details

Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
-150 000 à --40 000 bc
Name of object
Acheulean tools
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
95 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
60 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
30 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
FranceVerified
1609
Objects sold
100%
Private

Disclaimer

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.

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.

Similar objects

For you in

Archaeology