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Fine Costa Rican Jade Figural Pendant, Atlantic Watershed zone, Late Period IV, ca. A.D. 1-500
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- jade & gold
- Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)
carved as a robust standing figure with powerful massive head, openwork arms and slightly bent legs, the hands placed to the broad yoke, with drilled eyes, wide sculpted cheeks, flared nose and parted lips, wearing a conical hat; pierced through the neck and adorned with a gold and greenstone bead necklace.
Provenance
Máximo Acosta Soto Collection
Acquired from the above by the present owner's family in 1959
Acquired from the above by the present owner's family in 1959
Exhibited
San Diego, Fine Arts Gallery and Society of San Diego, February- March 1969
Condition
Excellent, intact. Great details and carving. Owner claims the gold and bead necklace was made for the figure, always been together, it is now re-strung with thread.
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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.