Lot Essay
For the type, cf. Exhibition Catalogue, Idols and the Beginning of Abstract Form, Ariadne Galleries, New York, 1989-1990, pp. 58-61, figs. 17-24.
.jpg?w=1)
KUSURA TYPE, CIRCA 2700-2300 B.C.
Details
AN ANATOLIAN MARBLE IDOL
KUSURA TYPE, CIRCA 2700-2300 B.C.
With disc-shaped head, the neck flaring towards the wide spade-shaped body, mounted
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high
KUSURA TYPE, CIRCA 2700-2300 B.C.
With disc-shaped head, the neck flaring towards the wide spade-shaped body, mounted
5¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Formerly in a German private collection, 1980s.
With Galerie Serodine, Ascona, Switzerland.
Swiss collection, acquired by the present owner in 2005.
With Galerie Serodine, Ascona, Switzerland.
Swiss collection, acquired by the present owner in 2005.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.