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Colima Seated Figure Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C. - A.D. 250
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 10 1/4 in (26 cm)
gracefully arching forward and relaxing his head on the raised knee, with large curving ears pierced, rounded eyes and wearing an incised crest along the head perhaps of feathers.
Provenance
Galerie Mermoz, Paris
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1978
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1978
Exhibited
Cologne, Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum, Out of the Depths, Tomb Figures from West Mexico, July 4, 1986-January 11, 1987
Literature
Gérald Berjonneau, Emile Deletaille, Jean-Louis Sonnery, Rediscovered Masterpieces of Mesoamerica, Boulogne, 1985, no. 213
Out of the Depths, Tomb Figures from West Mexico, Foreword by Peter T. Furst, Cologne, 1986, Fig. 4e
Out of the Depths, Tomb Figures from West Mexico, Foreword by Peter T. Furst, Cologne, 1986, Fig. 4e
Condition
Overall very good on the head, torso and arms but has restoration on the PR leg, otherwise excellent modeling of the figure.
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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.