STEATOPYGE IDOL Limestone or sandstone H. 7.8 cm Anatolia, Neolithic, c. 6th millennium BC Provenance Estate of Mr H., Hossegor, constituted between 1970-2010 French private collection, acquired on the art market Female anthropomorphic idol in stone with a highly stylised and geometric form, characterised by a vertical composition of stacked volumes. The figure's structure is segmented into several superimposed cylindrical registers, creating a rhythmic stacking effect. The base is made up of two schematic legs forming a bifid arch, allowing the figurine to stand upright in a stable manner. Above, the body is made up of several rounded cylindrical levels arranged in horizontal strata, abstractly evoking the volumes of the female body. The rounded, stacked shapes suggest the steatopygic emphasis (pronounced development of the buttocks and hips) characteristic of many Neolithic figurines celebrating fertility and femininity. The top of the figurine ends in a schematic ovoid head, slightly distinct from the body, with facial features that are barely suggested or absent. The arms are either not represented or are fused with the body in the cylindrical mass. The stone has a partially eroded surface with a homogeneous beige-grey patina and a few earthy concretions testifying to archaeological burial. The modelling shows sculptural work by progressive abrasion and polishing. Anatolian Neolithic Stone Steatopygus Idol. c. 6th Millennium BCE. Anthropomorphic female idol in stone of highly stylized and geometric form, characterized by vertical composition in stacked volumes. The figurine presents a segmented structure in several superimposed cylindrical registers, creating a rhythmic stacking effect. The base consists of two schematic legs forming a bifid arch, allowing the figurine to stand stably. Above, the body comprises several rounded cylindrical levels arranged in horizontal strata, abstractly evoking the volumes of the female body. The rounded stacked forms suggest steatopygous emphasis (pronounced development of buttocks and hip region) characteristic of many Neolithic figurines celebrating fertility and femininity. The top of the figurine ends with a schematic ovoid head, slightly distinct from the body, with barely suggested or absent facial features. Arms are not represented or are fused with the body in the cylindrical mass. The stone presents a partially eroded surface with homogeneous beige-gray ancient patina and some earthy concretions indicating archaeological burial. The modelling shows sculpture work by progressive abrasion and polishing.