Etruscan Young bronze kouros - 7th century BC
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Description from the seller
RARE BRONZE YOUTH KOUROS STATUETTE
A nude standing Kouros statuette, left arm extended away from the body, right arm holding an object.
Elegant form, body details rendered by incision, the lower back and legs finely curved.
Etruria, archaic period — 7th / early 6th century BCE.
Height 5.2 cm (10.3 cm with the base) — width 3.9 cm
Excellent condition.
A piece of rare elegance.
Provenance information: Germany, Galerie D.F.R..
Previously: German collection of Roman and Etruscan bronzes.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRARE BRONZE YOUTH KOUROS STATUETTE
A nude standing Kouros statuette, left arm extended away from the body, right arm holding an object.
Elegant form, body details rendered by incision, the lower back and legs finely curved.
Etruria, archaic period — 7th / early 6th century BCE.
Height 5.2 cm (10.3 cm with the base) — width 3.9 cm
Excellent condition.
A piece of rare elegance.
Provenance information: Germany, Galerie D.F.R..
Previously: German collection of Roman and Etruscan bronzes.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Etruscan
Century/timeframe
7ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
Young bronze kouros - 7th century BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
