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Colima Seated Drinker with Trophy Head, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- clay
- Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
with trance-like expression and holding the ritual bowl to his lips, the trophy-head suspended from the tie across his shoulder, with pierced ears and spout from the head.
Condition
Overall good but has some areas of repair,: front of oval dish, PR foot restored from ankle, and repair on left thigh. Right and left arm break and repair at shoulder. The trophy head intact and not broken from the torso of th figure, but slight chip to left ear.
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
A victorious warrior would have participated in ceremonies involving pulque, an important substance made from agave. The trophy-head may be a hacha, or representing the head of an adversary; see Musée Rath, Mexique (1999:cat. no. 80).