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Sinú Gold Double Animal Pendant ca. A.D. 500-1000
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- gold
- Length: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
the prone snarling jaguar with a toucan perched on his tail, the front legs forming suspension loops.
Provenance
John Wise
Acquired from the above by the present owner's family in 1966
Acquired from the above by the present owner's family in 1966
Exhibited
New York, World of Ancient Gold, New York World’s Fair, 1964-1965, pg. 37, illus.
San Francisco, The Bay Area Collects, Art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, catalogue to the exhibition by Thomas K. Seligman and Kathleen Berrin, M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, July 3-October 3, 1982, fig. 111, illus.
San Francisco, The Bay Area Collects, Art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas, catalogue to the exhibition by Thomas K. Seligman and Kathleen Berrin, M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, July 3-October 3, 1982, fig. 111, illus.
Condition
Fine condition overall; both animal heads very good, rougher casting on bird.
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.