Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Property from the George and Julie Alderman Collection
Large Colima Dog
Protoclassic, circa 100 BC - AD 250
Lot closes
October 22, 03:40 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Starting Bid
4,500 USD
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Description
Property from the George and Julie Alderman Collection
Large Colima Dog
Protoclassic, circa 100 BC - AD 250
Length: 16 in (40.5 cm)
George and Julie Alderman, Baltimore, acquired in the 1970s or early 1980s
Thence by descent to the present owner
The open-work mouth baring finely delineated teeth and pierced nostrils emphasize the lively nature of this classic, full-bellied dog. Dogs were valued companions honored in ceramic sculptures, particularly for the belief in their guidance in the afterlife.
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