Ancient Roman Bronze Exceptional Seated Musician playing the Tibia. Spanish Export License. - 7.7×3.3×5 cm Statue
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 8,600 - € 9,500
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Description from the seller
An outstanding roman bronze statuette of a seated musician playing the double phrygian tibia, dressed with boots and a short chiton clearing the right shoulder. The musician holds with his hands and blows in a double Phrygian tibia. Bronze with beautiful dark patina. (Iconography very rare, probably unique in bronze). | Rome. 2nd Century AC. A very rare example.
Condition Report: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Pierre Bergé Auction House - Paris, France. Ex R.G. Private Collection - Luxemburg
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
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.
An outstanding roman bronze statuette of a seated musician playing the double phrygian tibia, dressed with boots and a short chiton clearing the right shoulder. The musician holds with his hands and blows in a double Phrygian tibia. Bronze with beautiful dark patina. (Iconography very rare, probably unique in bronze). | Rome. 2nd Century AC. A very rare example.
Condition Report: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Pierre Bergé Auction House - Paris, France. Ex R.G. Private Collection - Luxemburg
Important: Due to summer holiday season, our gallery will be closed in august so this item will be delivered in september.
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 Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Statue
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Bronze Exceptional Seated Musician playing the Tibia. Spanish Export License. - 7.7×3.3×5 cm
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.
