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Veracruz Double-Flute with Supernatural Iguana Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Width: 11 1/4 in (28.5cm)
the stopless double-shafts surmounted by the supernatural figure with splayed monkey's legs and feet, spiked headcrest and thick reptilian scaly neck, the openwork panels (partially restored) molded with identical serpent heads facing in inverted directions.
Provenance
Jay C. Leff Collection
Sotheby's, New York, May 12, 1983, lot 105, consigned by the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 13, 2011, lot 163
Sotheby's, New York, May 12, 1983, lot 105, consigned by the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 13, 2011, lot 163
Exhibited
Brooklyn, Ancient Art of Latin America, from the Collection of Jay C. Leff, The Brooklyn Museum, November 22, 1966-March 5, 1967
Literature
Elizabeth Kennedy Easby, Ancient Art of Latin America, from the Collection of Jay C. Leff, The Brooklyn Museum, 1967, fig. 356, illus.
J. L. Garner, ed. Mysteries of the Ancient Americas, Readers Digest, 1986, pg. 29
Marilyn Goldstein, ed., Ceremonial Sculpture of Ancient Veracruz, catalogue to an exhibition at the Hillwood Art Gallery, Long Island University, Brookville, New York, 1988, fig. 134
J. L. Garner, ed. Mysteries of the Ancient Americas, Readers Digest, 1986, pg. 29
Marilyn Goldstein, ed., Ceremonial Sculpture of Ancient Veracruz, catalogue to an exhibition at the Hillwood Art Gallery, Long Island University, Brookville, New York, 1988, fig. 134
Condition
Has been broken and repaired as visible on the underside. The PR pierced panel has been 3/4 restored by molding of the other panel, with the motif of the monster head facing in reverse. Missing two projecting spikes on top of the head.
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.