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| Lot# & Name: |
415. Villanovan Large Bronze Decorated Fibula |
| Estimate: |
$7,000-$9,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$12,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$12,000.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Etruscan
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| Culture or Country: |
Eturia, Magna Graecia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 7th - 6th century B.C.
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| Size: |
7-1/2”L. x 4-1/2”H. |
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| Description: |
Large bronze fibula terminating with a diamond shape plaque finial, finely engraved decoration on both side. Obverse depicting two large birds perched on the back of a horse. The reverse depicts three large fish. Upper bow shape portion decorated with fine linear bands and borders. A few remaining traces of the original gilt surface under an overall strong blue-green surface patina. Minor edge loss on the lower pin trough and the original pin reattached, otherwise overall exc. cond. Custom bronze base. An impressive example. (Note: estimate in catalog was in error). |
| Provenance: |
Fleischman collection, NYC., acquired 1980’s - 1990’s. To family by descent. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$52.00 |
| International: |
$104.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Villanovan Large Bronze Decorated Fibula
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
Quintil |
$12,000.00 |
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3/5/2024 4:25:59 PM |
| 2. |
geo |
$11,500.00 |
1 |
3/5/2024 9:43:09 PM |
| 3. |
geo |
$10,500.00 |
1 |
3/5/2024 9:40:56 PM |
| 4. |
geo |
$9,500.00 |
1 |
2/24/2024 3:57:03 PM |
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