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CHUPÍCUARO STANDING FEMALE FIGURE Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 13 3/4 in (35 cm)
on tall legs with pierced navel, sculpted shoulders and arms widely held, the face with large diamond-shaped eyes and mouth showing teeth, her torso marked by the bold cross design of step-fret continuing on the face, the tall forehead with central groove,
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960's
Condition
Overall excellent , minor repair to PR shoulder front and back, PR wrist , areas of black outlining paint worn as shown. Lovely burnish and overall 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.