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A Nayarit Standing female figure, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
with stylized features of large feet and delineated toes, and short arms to the side, the small rounded head with large rimmed eyes and upturned nose, wearing a tight-fitting skirt, armbands and large ear ornaments, painted with multiple necklaces.
Provenance
Minneapolis Museum of Art, 1947, deaccessioned 1958
The Arcade Gallery, London, 1964
Condition
Overall good, missing thumb on left hand, broken and repaired on right ankle.
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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.