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Veracruz Stone Hacha of a Monkey Head Classic, ca. A.D. 450-650
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 8 in (20.3 cm)
the powerful and robust head with large sunken eyes, rounded snout and mouth open, distinguished by a prominent median head crest indicating both a tail and phallic image, with fine incised lines adding facial details; in speckled bright greenstone.
Provenance
George Pepper Collection
Acquired from the above prior to 1969
Acquired from the above prior to 1969
Exhibited
Baltimore, The Walters Art Gallery, 2002-2010
Literature
Gerald Berjonneau, Jean-Louis Sonnery, Emile Deletaille, Rediscovered Masterpieces of Mesoamerica, Boulogne, 1985, pl. 87
Condition
Overall very good, does have an old crack (which is stable) on PR side of upper temple as shown in photo, crack extends over crest and down back of cheek.
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
A Maya hacha of a monkey head shows the orbital crest as the animal's arm swept overhead, see Shook and Marquis (1996:150, cat. no. M7), see also Whittington (2001:197, pl. 69) for a similar example.