- 198
GROUP OF THREE MAYA and Mixtec JADE and Greenstone ORNAMENTS, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- clay
composed of a jade plaque with a dignitary face wearing ear ornaments and headdress, a thin greenstone plaque carved with a Chac deity face, and a small jade round head pendant with narrow eyes, and circular recessed back, each pierced for suspension.
Provenance
Roberto Montenegro
Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, acquired from the above on May 23, 1940 for the Chac plaque (stock book no. "971"); and acquired on April 25, 1939, (stock book no. "871" ) for the large plaque
Exhibited
Providence, Rhode Island School of Design, December 1940, for the first (stock book no. "871")
Condition
All fine, the small head pendant has tiny chip on left ear lobe.
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.