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OLMEC Stone STANDING FIGURE, Middle Preclassic, ca. 900-600 B.C.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 4 inches
of muscular build with broad shoulders, holding the scepter across his chest, the face with large recessed eyes once inlaid, parted lips and the tall smooth coiffure with banded topknot rising above, wearing loincloth; in mottled dark green serpentine.
Provenance
Roberto Montenegro
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, acquired from the above on May 23, 1940 (stock book no. "968")
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, acquired from the above on May 23, 1940 (stock book no. "968")
Condition
Overall very good but missing lower legs as shown. Good details overall, tiny loss on part of topknot of coiffure in front.
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.
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
The scepter is the preeminent symbol of authority and power from Preclassic through the Late Classic eras. For another highly similar serpentine figure, see Sotheby's, May 9, 2006, lot 151.