Pre-Cycladic Bone - Neolithic idol statuette - 5000/3000 BCE.
04
days
22
hours
43
minutes
19
seconds
Current bid
€ 50
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,300
 | €50 | |
|---|---|---|
 | €3 | |
 | €2 | |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 142376 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Neolithic Cycladic bone idol statuette dating to circa 5000–3000 BCE, showing a standing figure with hands on hips, 15.9 cm high and 2.4 cm wide, in good condition and original/authentic, acquired in 2026 from a German gallery with a previous owner from Germany since 1980.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Cycladic idol dating from the Neolithic period / early Bronze Age.
Schematic idol statuette carved in bone.
Idol featuring a standing figure, hands placed on the hips.
Greece, early Cycladic civilization, 5000 to 3000 BC.
Dimensions: height 15.9 cm - width 2.4 cm.
Excellent state of preservation - no restoration.
An identical statuette was discovered in Italy in the Alimini lakes region, near Lecce
Provenance: Germany, Z.T.G. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if it takes more than a few days
All the seller's objects are shipped with insurance up 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 TranslateCycladic idol dating from the Neolithic period / early Bronze Age.
Schematic idol statuette carved in bone.
Idol featuring a standing figure, hands placed on the hips.
Greece, early Cycladic civilization, 5000 to 3000 BC.
Dimensions: height 15.9 cm - width 2.4 cm.
Excellent state of preservation - no restoration.
An identical statuette was discovered in Italy in the Alimini lakes region, near Lecce
Provenance: Germany, Z.T.G. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if it takes more than a few days
All the seller's objects are shipped with insurance up 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
Pre-Cycladic
Century/timeframe
5000/3000 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Neolithic idol statuette - 5000/3000 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
