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Nayarit Seated Couple, Ixtlán del Rio style Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Heights: 15 1/4 in and 15 in (38.7 cm and 38.2 cm)
the youthful couple engaged in a feasting ceremony, the male playing the effigy rasp with a spiral shell and the female holding a cup, each dressed in bright, bold geometric patterned clothing, the ornate jewelry including broad collar, multiple necklaces, noserings and earrings, beaded armbands, and with thick twisted headbands, their faces and torso further highlighted by designs.
Provenance
Adrian Green Collection, acquired in the 1950's
Condition
Overall very good color and details, each has some areas of repair, male has left and right shin, right forearm, and top of head repaired. Female has right shoulder repaired and end of right foot restored.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
It was significant to portray the "marraige" couples in their roles in village ceremonies, which ensured their continuation into the afterlife; see Townsend ed. (1998: 43 and 127), for seated couples in similar activity.