Frankich Silver Fibula
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Large silver Frankish fibula dating to the 6th–7th century, about 130 mm in length and 58 g in weight, with a symmetrical design featuring six bird heads and six stylised animal heads flanking geometric and spiral decoration, in good condition with gold remaining on the surface, acquired in Provence in 1990 from a private English collection.
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Large silver Frankish or Ostrogoth fibula
It is a prominent, symmetrical design with
six bird heads and six stylised animal heads located on both sides of the fibula as well as geometric and spiral decoration.
Very good condition with gold remaining on the surface.
Circa: 6th. -7th.C. Ad.
Measurements: 130mm., 58g.
Provence acquired object in 1990
In the London art market
Previous private English collection of D B.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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Large silver Frankish or Ostrogoth fibula
It is a prominent, symmetrical design with
six bird heads and six stylised animal heads located on both sides of the fibula as well as geometric and spiral decoration.
Very good condition with gold remaining on the surface.
Circa: 6th. -7th.C. Ad.
Measurements: 130mm., 58g.
Provence acquired object in 1990
In the London art market
Previous private English collection of D B.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
For every item sold over €200, a Certificate of Authenticity can be requested within 5 days of the auction date. Please note that all certificates are provided in digital PDF format and will not be included in the package.
Instructions to obtain your COA will be sent once your order is shipped. We encourage you to follow this procedure for a seamless experience.
**Insurance:**
All our packages are shipped with external insurance. Please monitor the online tracking and report any issues to us promptly. In the event of damage, ensure you note the reservation on the delivery note, retain all packaging, take photos of the damage, and report the issue to us immediately.
Thank you for your attention, and we wish you the best of luck with your bidding!
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Frankich
Metal
Silver
Century/timeframe
6th.-7th. C ad.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
58 g
Year acquired
1990
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
