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Guerrero Stone Figure, Olmecoid style Late Preclassic, ca. 300-100 B.C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- stone
- Height: 9 3/8 in (23.8 cm)
of abstract and stocky form characteristic of the style, with a large head featuring the Olmecoid U-shaped downturned mouth, closely-set eyes, the delineated arms straight by the side, and feet indicated; in variegated schistic serpentine.
Provenance
Reportedly formerly in the Rene and Chaim Gross collection
New York dealer, acquired in the mid-1980's
Acquired by the present owner in 1991
New York dealer, acquired in the mid-1980's
Acquired by the present owner in 1991
Condition
Fine condition overall.
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
The Guerrero region was the center of many of the transitional Preclassic styles; this figure retains a raw minimalism with elements of Olmec and early Teotihuacan form; see Rubin de la Borbolla (1964: Figs. 61, 62).