Ancient Roman rock crystal head of Venus - 2.2 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,800 - € 3,100
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Rock crystal head of Venus, an antique Roman artifact from the High Imperial period (1st–2nd century AD), in very good condition with an authenticity certificate, acquired from a French private collection in 1880 and from Spain via Colección privada, authentic/original.
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Description from the seller
Superb rare Roman rock-crystal head of Venus, from the High Imperial Period (1st - 2nd Century A.D.).
Acquired from a French private collection, R.D.M in 1880.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to no longer sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes 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 to 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 %.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Superb rare Roman rock-crystal head of Venus, from the High Imperial Period (1st - 2nd Century A.D.).
Acquired from a French private collection, R.D.M in 1880.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to no longer sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes 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 to 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 %.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
High Imperial (1st - 2nd Century A.D.)
Name of object
rock crystal head of Venus
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
2.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1880
Width
2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
2.2 cm
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.
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.
