Paleolithic Stoneware Bifaces - 150 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Lot of four sandstone bifaces from the Paleolithic Acheulean culture, origin France, acquired in 2025 from an auction house, with pieces measuring 15 × 6 cm, 14.3 × 7 cm, 14.4 × 5.7 cm and 14.5 × 5.8 cm, height 150 mm and width 60 mm, in excellent condition with original authenticity, previously owned since 1960 from a private collection.
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Set of 4 Very Beautiful sandstone bifaces (3 of which with a very beautiful patina):
- 1 measuring 15 x 6 cm
- 1 measuring 14.3 x 7 cm
- 1 measuring 14.4 x 5.7 cm
- 1 measuring 14.5 x 5.8 cm
These pieces come from a private collection, a collection built up since 1970
If possible, ship with Mondial Relay, specify whether delivery to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no specification).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, shipping only to a "Locker".
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments outside the European Union.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipment outside the European Union
Set of 4 Very Beautiful sandstone bifaces (3 of which with a very beautiful patina):
- 1 measuring 15 x 6 cm
- 1 measuring 14.3 x 7 cm
- 1 measuring 14.4 x 5.7 cm
- 1 measuring 14.5 x 5.8 cm
These pieces come from a private collection, a collection built up since 1970
If possible, ship with Mondial Relay, specify whether delivery to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no specification).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, shipping only to a "Locker".
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
- 300000 avant JC ( Acheuléenne )
Name of object
Bifaces
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Stoneware
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
150 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
60 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
