Chauvet Cave

Chauvet, Jean Marie, Brunel, Eliette, Hillaire, Christian

Description:

On 18 December 1994, in the Ardeche, southeast France, three caving friends mad a discovery that astounded the world. In a hidden underground cavern they stumbled upon a collection of wall paintings dating back a staggering 30,000 years-the oldest examples of prehistoric art ever found,and some 15,000 years older than the renowned paintings at Lascaux. Epilogue by Jean Clottes. Foreward by Paul G.Bahn. 135 pages text with stunning photographs.93 colour illustrations. ISBN 0 500 28286 2

Details:

  • Publisher: Thames and Hudson
  • Publisher Place: London
  • Date of Publication: 1996
  • Edition: 1st Paperback Edition
  • Jacket Condition: Fine
  • Binding Condition: Fine
  • Overall Condition: Fine
  • Size: 260 x305mm
  • Lot No: 131
  • Hammer Price: $40
  • Bids: 7
  • Visits: 31
  • Estimate: $35-45
  • Reserve: $25

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