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Costa Rican Gold Animal with Infant Pendant ca. A.D. 800-1200
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- gold
- Length: 1 7/8 in (3.8 cm)
the elongated splayed animal with small triangular head with beaded eyes, the infant spread on its back gripping tightly with all four limbs, each with slender, long curling upright tail; a suspension loop on the chest.
Provenance
John Wise
Nelson Rockefeller, acquired from the above in 1957
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, African, Oceanic, American Indian, Pacific Northwest Coast, and Pre-Columbian Art: Duplicates from the Collection of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and the Museum of Primitive Art, May 4, 1967, lot 200
John Wise
Acquired from the above by the present owner's family in 1968
Nelson Rockefeller, acquired from the above in 1957
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, African, Oceanic, American Indian, Pacific Northwest Coast, and Pre-Columbian Art: Duplicates from the Collection of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and the Museum of Primitive Art, May 4, 1967, lot 200
John Wise
Acquired from the above by the present owner's family in 1968
Exhibited
New York, Pre-Columbian Gold Sculpture, The Museum of Primitive Art, Autumn 1958, cat. no. 46, illus.
Scarsdale Studio Workshop, Pre-Columbian Gold and Jade, January 18-20, 1964
New York, Masterpieces of the Americas, The Museum of Primitive Art, May 20- November 11, 1964
Scarsdale Studio Workshop, Pre-Columbian Gold and Jade, January 18-20, 1964
New York, Masterpieces of the Americas, The Museum of Primitive Art, May 20- November 11, 1964
Condition
Excellent condition overall.
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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.