Greco-Bactrian Marble Important Standing Deity Statuette - 260 mm
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Description from the seller
An important marble Deity statue from the ancient Greco-Bactrian culture, first millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased in 1995 in London Dr. Zelnik on the local art market .
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Culural Laws we will not able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat,Asian Art collector,Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
An important marble Deity statue from the ancient Greco-Bactrian culture, first millennium BC.
In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved.
Purchased in 1995 in London Dr. Zelnik on the local art market .
Important information :
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. Due to the complicated Culural Laws we will not able to ship this item outside of the EU nor to the United States.
Provenance :
This item comes from the collection of Dr. István Zelnik, resulting from more than 50 years of collecting.
Former diplomat,Asian Art collector,Researcher.
Publications :
More than 20 essays on Southeast Asian politics and economy.
Co-author of 10 albums and books on Southeast Asian Art.
Details
Culture
Greco-Bactrian
Century/timeframe
First Millennium BC
Name of object
Important Standing Deity Statuette
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1995
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
260 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1976
Width
92 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Pakistan
Depth
45 mm
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.
