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Córdoba capital makes 1.9 million Euro at Christies
By h.b. - Apr 8, 2008 - 7:03 PM
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The Capital sold today - Photo Christie's
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The Junta de Andalucía took part in the bidding but was unsuccessful. The identity of the buyer is not known.
The Umauyyad capital from the Medina Azahara remains of the Arab city close to Córdoba, which went up for auction at Christie’s in London today finally sold for 1.3 million pounds, some 1.9 million €.

The reserve price was 65,000 € and the Junta de Andalucía was among the bidders but could not afford the price finally paid for the architectural piece which dates from the tenth century and the time of Alhaken II.

Made in sculptured marble from the Roman Corinthian order, with crisply carved floral designs, the piece is in good condition, although with side damage on the extremities. It was carved from a block of marble 26.5 cms across. The identity of the new owner has not been revealed.


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