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Three large Stone Axes, Palaeolithic/Neolithic Period, 5th/3rd Millennium B.C. and earlier
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Three large Stone Axes
- stone
- Heights 7, 7 3/4 , and 11 1/4 in. 17.8, 19.7, and 28.6 cm.
comprising a banded chocolate brown flint hand axe(?) of irregular form bearing the label "JABLINES (S1M.)", a creamy white flint hand axe of pointed form bearing the label "SAINT MAR[..] EN OTHE AUSE,"and a Nordic Neolithic grey flint thin-butted axe of trapezoid form bearing the label "Coll. L. Peltz , DANEMARK, 109B".
Provenance
Christie's, Paris, Collection Patrice Trigano, July 5th, 2005, no. 89, illus. (part)
Condition
Generally very good. Some modern chips along the edges, especially on the two smaller axes.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.