Celtic - Large votive head sculpted in stone - 1st millennium BCE - 23.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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A Hallstatt culture limestone votive head sculpture from the 1st millennium BC, depicting a large male head on a pedestal, 23.5 cm high and 11.8 cm wide, in very good condition with minor wear, provenance Belgium (Galerie/Antiquaire), acquired in 2024; authentic/original.
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Celtic votive limestone head from the Hallstatt culture.
White stone sculpture featuring a large man's head on a plinth, wearing a bonnet with rays.
Purified face, eyes almond-shaped, the nose and mouth in slight relief.
Central Europe, Hallstatt, possibly Austria, 1st millennium BCE.
Dimensions: height 23.5 cm - width 11.8 cm
Very good condition, just a few signs of wear
Provenance: Belgium, D.V.C. Gallery.
Previously: Former private collection of Northern Belgium
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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 TranslateCeltic votive limestone head from the Hallstatt culture.
White stone sculpture featuring a large man's head on a plinth, wearing a bonnet with rays.
Purified face, eyes almond-shaped, the nose and mouth in slight relief.
Central Europe, Hallstatt, possibly Austria, 1st millennium BCE.
Dimensions: height 23.5 cm - width 11.8 cm
Very good condition, just a few signs of wear
Provenance: Belgium, D.V.C. Gallery.
Previously: Former private collection of Northern Belgium
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are 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 their status if this takes more than a few days
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
Celtic
Century/timeframe
1èr millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Large votive head sculpted in stone - 1st millennium BCE - 23.5 cm
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
