Ancient Greek Bronze Griffin head wall light. 5th century BC. 8 cm H. Published! Simkhovitch Collection.
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Description from the seller
Griffin head wall light
- published old photos -
Ancient Greece, 5th century BC.
Bronze.
8 cm height.
Condition: Good condition, intact.
Provenance:
- Ernest Brummer (1891–1964)
- Private collection of the professor of economics at Columbia University, Mr. Vladimir Gregorievitch Simkhovitch (1874-1959), United States. Vladimir was a great collector of ancient art and works from his collection are preserved in the Smithsonian Musuem, the Metropolitan Museum of NY or the Brooklyn Museum among others.
Publications: Archivo Brummer, Met Musuem. Inventario P339b.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateGriffin head wall light
- published old photos -
Ancient Greece, 5th century BC.
Bronze.
8 cm height.
Condition: Good condition, intact.
Provenance:
- Ernest Brummer (1891–1964)
- Private collection of the professor of economics at Columbia University, Mr. Vladimir Gregorievitch Simkhovitch (1874-1959), United States. Vladimir was a great collector of ancient art and works from his collection are preserved in the Smithsonian Musuem, the Metropolitan Museum of NY or the Brooklyn Museum among others.
Publications: Archivo Brummer, Met Musuem. Inventario P339b.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
5th century BC.
Name of object
Griffin head wall light. 5th century BC. 8 cm H. Published! Simkhovitch Collection.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
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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.
