Phoenician - Exceptional marble pillar - Palace of Queen Dido - Carthage - 3rd–2nd century BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Fragment of a marble pillar from Carthage dating to the Phoenician period (3rd/2nd century BCE), associated with the palace of Queen Dido, white marble with traces of polychromy, perforated longitudinally; height 18.4 cm, width 11.6 cm, weight 2.8 kg.
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Description from the seller
Fragment of marble pillar with remnants of polychromy
Upper part of the marble pillar with leaves surmounted by a bay window.
The pillar is made of white marble with traces of polychromy.
Punched longitudinally
This fragment of pillar was found at Carthage in 1972; an old label indicates it comes from the palace of Queen Dido, information confirmed by the owner's family.
Phoenician period, Carthage, 3rd / 2nd century BCE.
Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 11.6 cm - weight 2.8 kg
An exceptionally well-preserved piece!
Provenance: Belgium, Antwerp, D.V.C. gallery.
Previously: in the collector’s family since 1972
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will arrange the necessary licenses, such as an export license. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will notify the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
The item is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
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 TranslateFragment of marble pillar with remnants of polychromy
Upper part of the marble pillar with leaves surmounted by a bay window.
The pillar is made of white marble with traces of polychromy.
Punched longitudinally
This fragment of pillar was found at Carthage in 1972; an old label indicates it comes from the palace of Queen Dido, information confirmed by the owner's family.
Phoenician period, Carthage, 3rd / 2nd century BCE.
Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 11.6 cm - weight 2.8 kg
An exceptionally well-preserved piece!
Provenance: Belgium, Antwerp, D.V.C. gallery.
Previously: in the collector’s family since 1972
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary licenses, such as an export license. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will notify the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
The item is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
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.
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Culture
Phoenician
Century/timeframe
3ème/2ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Exceptional marble pillar - Palace of Queen Dido - Carthage - 3rd–2nd century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1972
Previous owner - country acquired from
Tunisia
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.
