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Chontal Stone Seated Figure, Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 7 1/4 in (18.4 cm)
the distinctive face showing large coffeebean eyes, ridged brow and projecting knob at the back of the head, with spine showing, and rounded arms folded tightly to the body; in speckled green stone.
Provenance
J.J. Klejman, New York
William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall, acquired from the above on November 22, 1967
By descent from the above to the present owner
Condition
Excellent, intact. Has been attached tto the wood stand it is currently on. Has two old labels on the stand, one "3 Guerrero, Mezcala, Mexico', the other Mexico,-Guerrero RFB"
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
Cf. Gay and Gay (2001:pls. 60 and 66), for the hunchback type.