A FLINT HAND AXE

Lot 29
25.10.2022 14:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Sold
£ 10 080
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
Buyer Premiumsee on Website%
Archive
The auction is completed. No bids can be placed anymore.
Archive
ID 832494
Lot 29 | A FLINT HAND AXE
Estimate value
£ 3 000 – 5 000
From the Lower Paleolithic (400,000 - 150,000 B.C.) a knapped elongated and assymetric pear-shaped form and draped in a beautiful mottled bright orange patina, shaped to fit right hand, marked in white ink KESWICK NORFOLK. On fitted stand.
101/2 x 41/4 x 23/4in. (26.5 x 11 x 7cm.) on stand.
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
United Kingdom
Preview
11.10.2022 – 25.10.2022
Phone +44 (0)20 7839 9060
Email
Buyer Premium see on Website
Conditions of purchaseConditions of purchase