Lot 212
  • 212

Six Pachacamac Textile Panels, Central Coast, ca. A.D. 700-1000

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • textile
  • Ranging 9 1/4 in by 10 1/4 in, to 9 1/2 in by 11 in (23.5 cm by 26 cm to 24.1 cm by 27.9 cm)
each in slit tapestry of a frontal figure holding fish, adorned with crescentic zoomorphic necklace, bifurcated arching headdress, with fish and animals in the field, the perimeters of hooked scrolls, each selvedged, in vibrants shades of natural cotton and teal blue; mounted.

Provenance

Galerie La Bamba, Munich
Acquired from the above in 1965

Condition

Excellent, all in very good condition, mounted and framed.
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

Cf. Schmidt (1929:pgs. 500, 501) for the general type, and ibid (color plate XIV) for the use of similar blue; see also Anton (1984: pls. 155,156).