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A Maya seated female figure, Jaina, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
of regal stature with elongated torso, her face highlighted by scarification from the corners of her mouth, extended nosebridge and high cropped stepped coiffure, with low slung huipil, thick bracelets and long bead necklace, with tiny remains of blue pigment.
Provenance
Louisana Gallery, Houston
Dominique de Menil, gift to the present owner, 1969
Condition
Overall very good, break and repair and neck, small part of bead on left side restored.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Many Jaina figurines, such as this example, also served as whistles, transforming the sculpture from a static object, and perhaps used to call the soul to its final resting place when the figure is interred (Miller 1975:17).