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Maya Two- part Figural vessel, Early Classic, ca. A.D. 250-450
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 9 in (22.9 cm)
the vividly polychromed rotund figure forming a lidded vessel of thin even section, in trance-like repose with puffy slit eyes and full lips parted, jowled cheeks, regally poised in full cross-legged style with feet carefully modeled, the arms folded in ritual gesture, the body boldly painted with swirling interlaced bands of serpentine form, wearing a beaded collar with pendant ornaments, earrings and the upswept headdress with avian headband and openwork crest above perhaps serving as a vent.
Provenance
Stendahl Gallery
Peter G. Wray Collection, acquired from the above in 1977
Andrew Crispo and the Andrew Crispo Gallery, (Sotheby's, New York, May 27, 1998, lot 147)
Exhibited
New York, Fine Pre-Columbian Art from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Wray, Harmer Rooke Galleries, October 9, 1984-January 5, 1985, fig. 173
Condition
Overall very good, appears basically intact and wonderful modeling, especially the headdress and crossed legs as seen from beneath. Does have strengthened areas of black and red paint particularly on the back and parts of upper torso as shown in deeper colored areas. The more irregular surface tones appear untouched.
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
See also Berjonneau, Deletaille and Sonnery (1985: no. 405), for a female polychrome figure of related style, and ibid. no. 341, for a brownware two-part figural vessel of related type.