Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 31, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2130:
Indus Valley Fertility Figure
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Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $140
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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3300-1300 BC
A terracotta figurine with flexed arms and legs, large D-shaped headdress with recessed eyes and applied nose, multi-strand necklace around the neck. 58 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex North London gentleman; previously in the private collection of the late David Gold, formed 1980-1990s.
Footnotes
David Gold amassed a sizeable collection of Indus Valley pottery, both vessels and figurative during his retirement, a plaque to David and his brother was recently unveiled by Westminster Council above 43 Carnaby Street, commemorating their business that made Carnaby Street synonymous with fashion in the 1960s.
