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Chontal Stone head, Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- stone
- Height: 5 1/2 in (14 cm)
carved from a rounded cobble, with slightly puckered mouth, large pecked eyes, and prominent nose, with distinctive neck flange and ears; in speckled porphyry, pierced at the temples.
Provenance
Frances Pratt, Teochita Inc., New York
William B. Jaffe & Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall, acquired from the above on January, 1969
By descent from the above to the present owner
Condition
Excellent, intact, encrustations within the suspension holes. Nice overall surface.
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.