Ancient Egyptian Coptic Limestone Panel With Old Certificate (1983)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 5,000 - € 5,500
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An ancient Egyptian Coptic limestone panel from the sixth century A.D. with a grapevine frieze and an old certificate from 1983, highlighting its documented provenance.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful limestone coptic panel, frgamnet of an architectural relief. This panel probably comes from the end of a horizontal frieze. Its surface is carved with a complex version of the popular grapevine motif. Here the vine sprouts branches laden with grape clusters and lobed leaves. The dense vegetation covers most of the panel, leaving little space unadorned. With custom made stand.
Dimensions: 37,00 x 29,00 cm.
Condition: Professionally restored diagonally on fracture line ( see pictures). Surface wear and material losses. Good condition.
Provenance: Acquired in French Auction House - France. Formerly french private collection. Includes old certificate from the gallery Mythes et Legendes ( Paris 1983 ). Invoice seen by Catawiki
Similar examples:
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Object number: 10.176.16
- Saint Louis Museum of Art. Object number: 379:1958.1
- A couple of examples are exhibited at Alexandria, National Museum, Coptic art.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by us, this process can take beteen 1 and 2 months. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and 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 on 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 %.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Beautiful limestone coptic panel, frgamnet of an architectural relief. This panel probably comes from the end of a horizontal frieze. Its surface is carved with a complex version of the popular grapevine motif. Here the vine sprouts branches laden with grape clusters and lobed leaves. The dense vegetation covers most of the panel, leaving little space unadorned. With custom made stand.
Dimensions: 37,00 x 29,00 cm.
Condition: Professionally restored diagonally on fracture line ( see pictures). Surface wear and material losses. Good condition.
Provenance: Acquired in French Auction House - France. Formerly french private collection. Includes old certificate from the gallery Mythes et Legendes ( Paris 1983 ). Invoice seen by Catawiki
Similar examples:
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Object number: 10.176.16
- Saint Louis Museum of Art. Object number: 379:1958.1
- A couple of examples are exhibited at Alexandria, National Museum, Coptic art.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by us, this process can take beteen 1 and 2 months. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and 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 on 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 %.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
6th Century A.D.
Name of object
With Old Certificate (1983)
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Coptic Limestone Panel
Condition
Restored
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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.
