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Chinesco Standing Figure, Type C, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 14 1/4 in (36.2 cm)
in classic wide-legged stance on tiny arched feet with slender arms barely separated from the torso, her heart-shaped head with ears pierced for ornaments and wearing a fine mesh loincloth and armbands with pendants.
Provenance
Joyce Davidson Suskind, acquired while on honeymoon in Mexico with David Suskind in 1965
By descent in the family
Condition
Overall very good, has clean break and repair at the neck, has typical worn paint areas of black on the head and upper part of the loincloth,
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.