Valdivia, Ecuador, Terracotta Idol Pretty Venus Figure. 6 cm H. Spanish Import License. 3900- 1800 BC






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Idol Pretty Venus Figure, a Valdivia, Ecuador terracotta idol dating to 3900–1800 BC, 6 cm high with stand and 3 cm without, with original pigment, in good condition, acquired in 2025 from France under a Spanish import license; provenance includes a private collection in Dijon, France from 1970.
Description from the seller
Idol Pretty Venus Figure.
- very nice -
Valdivia, Ecuador, 3900- 1800 BC
Terracotta and pigments
6 cm height with stand, 3 cm height without stand.
Provenance:
- Private collection, Dijon, France, 1970.
- Spanish Import / Export license.
Condition: Good, rejoined, original pigment.
Seller's Story
Idol Pretty Venus Figure.
- very nice -
Valdivia, Ecuador, 3900- 1800 BC
Terracotta and pigments
6 cm height with stand, 3 cm height without stand.
Provenance:
- Private collection, Dijon, France, 1970.
- Spanish Import / Export license.
Condition: Good, rejoined, original pigment.
Seller's Story
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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.
