Lot 631

Prehistoric Acheulean Hand Axe & Neolithic Stone Tool

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Prehistoric Acheulean Hand Axe & Neolithic Stone Tool

Estimate: $900 - $1,500

Starting Bid: $450

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

North Africa & Europe, Acheulean to Neolithic cultures, Lower Paleolithic to Neolithic Period, ca. 1.2 million to 2000 BCE. A compelling pair of ancient stone tools representing distinct phases of early human technology, including a bifacial Acheulean hand axe and a later flaked Neolithic blade or scraper. The Acheulean example shows a broad, teardrop form with worked edges and a comfortably shaped grip, characteristic of multipurpose cutting and chopping tools. Size: 5" L x 2.75" W (12.7 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002

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Item # 201360

  • Condition: Smooth patina to both. Intact.

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