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A Valdivia Stone Figure (Pre-Columbian Art)

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A Valdivia Stone Figure (Pre-Columbian Art)

Item Details

Description

Steinfigur
Valdivia-Kultur (3900-2300 v. Chr.), Ecuador
Mit Sockel / with base
Vulkanstein mit Manganoxid. H 36,7 cm. B 28,8 cm.

Provenienz:
- Französische Privatsammlung.
- Galerie 1492, Paris.

CHF 4 000 / 6 000
EUR 3 440 / 5 160

Condition

Restored after fracture in two parts.

Nach Bruch in zwei Teile wieder zusammengefügt.

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The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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A Valdivia Stone Figure (Pre-Columbian Art)

Name: A Valdivia Stone Figure (Pre-Columbian Art)
SKU: 73318211
Price: 2000 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 4,000 - CHF 6,000

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