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Chinesco Seated Male Figure, Lagunillas Type C Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.- A.D. 250
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 13 in (34.2cm)
of tall stature, the heart-shaped face with small smile and lowered lids exuberantly painted with serrated and curved designs, wearing loinlcoth, bead necklace, armbands and with tattooed shoulders.
Provenance
Acquired in 1964
Condition
Has a clean break and repair at the neck, otherwise excellent, still extensive encrustation on head and face ad body which is masking pigment. Overall good modeling.
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.