Ancient Roman bronze theater mask - 3 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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This original bronze theatre mask is from ancient Rome’s High Imperial period (1st–2nd century AD) and measures 3 × 3 × 1.2 cm.
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Description from the seller
Superb Roman bronze theater mask from the High Imperial Period (1st–2nd century AD).
Acquired from the Spanish private collection of F.C.B. in the 1980s.
-The piece includes a certificate of authenticity.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged. This process can take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws governing the export of archaeological items, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after a definitive EXPORT LICENSE has been obtained from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this may take approximately 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are based on the final auction price. The tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported; instead, the following percentages are applied to the corresponding price brackets:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional shipping cost.
Superb Roman bronze theater mask from the High Imperial Period (1st–2nd century AD).
Acquired from the Spanish private collection of F.C.B. in the 1980s.
-The piece includes a certificate of authenticity.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged. This process can take approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws governing the export of archaeological items, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory to the following countries: SWITZERLAND & the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after a definitive EXPORT LICENSE has been obtained from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this may take approximately 4–8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are based on the final auction price. The tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported; instead, the following percentages are applied to the corresponding price brackets:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for distant destinations (Asia, the Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional shipping cost.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
High Imperial (1st - 2nd Century A.D.)
Name of object
bronze theater mask
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
3 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
1.2 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.
