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Acoma Polychrome Jar
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- clay
with concave base, slightly globular body and tall neck, finely painted in burnished orange, and two shades of brown and black against a cream slip, with panels of oblique split squares framing highly stylized foliate motifs, wide curving bands above and below.
Provenance
From the Estate of Ida Fisher, who operated a gallery in Albuquerque, NM
Acquired from Cowan's Auction House, Cincinnati, OH in 2004
Literature
Lanmon and Harlow, 2013, The Pottery of Acoma Pueblo, fig. 9.15
Condition
Wax coating cleaned; otherwise mint condition.
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.