Early medieval Limestone Pre-Romanesque Capital With Spanish Export License
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 11,000 - € 13,000
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Description from the seller
Pre-Romanesque limestone capital formed by a rectangular upper area, with a flat molding ,and another molding in the lower part that follows the lines formed by the columns that would go under it. The fronts are decorated with a series of elements carved on the stone: a Greek cross with wide crossbars towards the outside with a line inside, flowers emerging from very simplified stems, schematized leaves, large pineapples located in the four corners and broad leaves with pointed edges. | Spanish Pre-Romanesque. ca 8th Century A.D.
Dimensions: 28.5×47×34.5 cm / Weight: 65 kg.
Condition : Surface wear and some chips on the edges. Material losses in one corner. Overall good condition. ( see pictures )
Provenance: Ex L.B. Private Collection - Barcelone, Spain. Since the 1970's.
Important: Due to Summer holidays, Items sold at the end of July or August will be sent in September.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining
Spanish Export License renewal( 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.
Pre-Romanesque limestone capital formed by a rectangular upper area, with a flat molding ,and another molding in the lower part that follows the lines formed by the columns that would go under it. The fronts are decorated with a series of elements carved on the stone: a Greek cross with wide crossbars towards the outside with a line inside, flowers emerging from very simplified stems, schematized leaves, large pineapples located in the four corners and broad leaves with pointed edges. | Spanish Pre-Romanesque. ca 8th Century A.D.
Dimensions: 28.5×47×34.5 cm / Weight: 65 kg.
Condition : Surface wear and some chips on the edges. Material losses in one corner. Overall good condition. ( see pictures )
Provenance: Ex L.B. Private Collection - Barcelone, Spain. Since the 1970's.
Important: Due to Summer holidays, Items sold at the end of July or August will be sent in September.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining
Spanish Export License renewal( 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
Early medieval
Century/ Timeframe
8th Century A.D.
Name of object
With Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2011
Material
Limestone Pre-Romanesque Capital
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
