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Large Maya Painted Stucco Head, Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- stucco
- Height: 15 1/4 in (38.7 cm)
the confident and austere face with squared proportion, full parted lips, almond-shaped eyes cast downward, and high smooth cheekbones, with a thin colored headband securing the elements of a monster deity headdress rising above.
Provenance
Christie's, New York, December 13, 1980, lot 306
Acquired at the above and by descent to the present owner
Condition
Wonderful large head - itself in good condition, some fills on knicks of nose and lips . Pls note surface red paint has been added, original red pigment was present and blue scroll as , as viewed in 1980 photo , but much red was added since that acquistion, could be removed if desired. Rare to have such a large stucco sculpture.
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 public display of grand portrait images in stucco and stone are key artistic developments in the Maya world starting in the Preclassic era; see Fields and Reents-Budet (2005:163, cat. no. 62).