Pre-Columbian. Nicoya Ceramic Maternity Figure With Spanish Import License
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Nicoya pre-Columbian ceramic maternity figure, 18.5 cm tall, naked with incised decoration and a bowl held in both hands, dating to 500–1500 AD, in good condition with surface wear, includes an authenticity certificate and a Spanish export license.
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Description from the seller
A Nicoya pottery maternity figure, depicted naked, standing, with schematic rounded features; with incised decoration and holding a bowl with both hands. Costa Rica. 500-1500 A.D.
Dimensions: 18,50 cm.
Condition: Surface wear. Good overall condition.
Provenance: Dutch auction House. Aldo and Hannie van Eyck Art Collection acquired at D. Meijer Antiquiteiten, Amsterdam, 1995.
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
Notes:
- Due customs issues, we do not sell to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A Nicoya pottery maternity figure, depicted naked, standing, with schematic rounded features; with incised decoration and holding a bowl with both hands. Costa Rica. 500-1500 A.D.
Dimensions: 18,50 cm.
Condition: Surface wear. Good overall condition.
Provenance: Dutch auction House. Aldo and Hannie van Eyck Art Collection acquired at D. Meijer Antiquiteiten, Amsterdam, 1995.
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
Notes:
- Due customs issues, we do not sell to US and Swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes spanish export license.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the
buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price
and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item
to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are
applied to it:
- Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Pre-Columbian. Nicoya
Century/timeframe
500-1500 AD
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic Maternity Figure
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
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.
