Anatolian Marble Idol

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An Anatolian marble idol from circa 2700–2300 B.C. in excellent condition, 10.6 cm long, with provenance to a private UK collection and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Schematic violin shape body with incised details of the arms and face, long conical neck representing also the head.

Size: 10.6 cm L - 4 3/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Anatolian, c. 2700-2300 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance:Private UK collection, acquired from a London gallery in the 1990’s.
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.

Schematic violin shape body with incised details of the arms and face, long conical neck representing also the head.

Size: 10.6 cm L - 4 3/16 inches
Material: Marble
Culture: Anatolian, c. 2700-2300 B.C.
Condition: Intact


Provenance:Private UK collection, acquired from a London gallery in the 1990’s.
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
Anatolian
Century/timeframe
Anatolian, c. 2700 - 2300 B.C.
Name of object
Idol
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2012
Material
Marble
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
4580
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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