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Colima seated figure with bowl Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 13 in (33 cm)
Provenance
Acquired in the 1960's
Condition
Excellent, basically intact, minor tiny chip to lower lip,.slight pressure crack on lower back. Great color and overall surface.
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 cargador figures are eloquent portrayals of the active trade and commerce in ancient Mexico. The figures usually show the oversized ollas weighing down the carriers in humble postures. Diego Rivera used the burden carrier image in various works to epitomize the Indian population (Townsend, ed. 1998:270).