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Chontal Greenstone Face Panel Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 6 1/4 in (15.8cm)
distinguished by the prominent rounded cheekbones and openwork eyes and mouth, with raised straight brow, ear flanges, and pierced at the temples; in porphyritic mottled stone.
Provenance
Marcel Delplace, Brussels
Condition
Overall very good, two areas of repair, PR chin shows crack and repair; small loss at corner of PL temple by suspension hole, now filled.
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
Cf. Gay and Gay (2001, pls. 93, 94) for the type.