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Sulteptec Stone face panel, Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 8 ΒΌ in (21 cm)
the large face with lively stylized expression of the open squared mouth showing teeth, nostrils indicated, and the aquiline nose curving into deeply recessed eyes under sharp brows; of slender section with concave reverse, in creamy yellow onyx.
Provenance
European Private Collection, (Sotheby's, New York, November 20, 1995, lot 91)
Literature
G. Berjonneau, E. Deletaille and J.L. Sonnery, Rediscovered Masterpieces of Mesoamerica, Boulogne, 1985, pl. 271
Carlo and Robin Gay, Chontal, Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero Mexico, Geneva, 2001, pl. 182
Condition
Restored at each temple including suspension holes.
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 Sultepec style is distinctive for the slender prominent noses, and the exclusive use of either onyx from the stalagmites of Guerrero caves, or black obsidian.