- 187
Veracruz, Mexico, Late Classic, 550 - 950 AD
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- 'Laughing' Figure
- terracotta
- height: 47cm., 18½in.
Provenance
Everett Rassiga Collection
Black Tulip Gallery, Dallas
Black Tulip Gallery, Dallas
Exhibited
Princeton, Princeton University Art Museum, The Stanley J. Seeger Jr. Collection, 1961, no.149, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The proper left arm missing, as visible. The head broken from the body, and glued back in place, with traces of glue to the back of the neck and to the necklace at the front. The proper right arm and both legs broken and glued at the join with the body. Losses to the top of the proper left leg at the back and side. A chip/loss to the top corner of the head-dress on the proper right side. Some other minor chips and losses throughout, with scuffs and wear to the surface.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."