Lot 46
  • 46

Colima Recumbent Dog Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • clay
  • Length: 9 1/2 in (24.1 cm)
demurely resting with the slender head with wide relaxed mouth reaching towards the forelegs, with calm ears and a spout at the center of the back.

Provenance

American private collection
Sotheby's, New York, May 16, 1989, lot 114, consigned by the above

Condition

Excellent condition overall; repaint and possibly restoration to PR ear.
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.
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