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Tlatilco Figurine, Type D2 Early Preclassic, ca. 1200-900 B.C.
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 5 1/8 in (13 cm)
the female leaning forward on a U-shaped support resembling the 'cloud thrones' of high-status individuals, her face with wide slit eyes, the tufted coiffure segmented, and wearing a short fringed skirt at the back.
Provenance
Arthur N. Seiff, New York, an important collector of Pre-Columbian art beginning in 1956
Sotheby's, New York, May 16, 1989, lot 78, consigned by the estate of the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 16, 1989, lot 78, consigned by the estate of the above
Condition
Overall very good; cloud supports have been broken and reattached and her PL leg has been broken and rejoined to the body, two clean repairs at the neck.
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
This figure rests on a bench in the form of a 'cloud throne', also seen supporting the Preclassic stone bench figures from the Southern Highlands, (see Mexique, Terre des Dieux, Musée Rath, Geneva, 1998, Fig. 221).