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Maya Standing Dignitary, Jaina Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- clay
- Height: 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm)
in confident stance with arms folded, the head turned slightly to the right and distinguished by cheek plaques and goatee, elongated nosebridge, and the towering headdress with a fillet headband supported a loosely twisted cords, blue ties extending on each side, with remains of cord necklace and large bead on the chest.
Provenance
Wally and Brenda Zollman Collection, Indianapolis, acquired by the early 1980's
Sotheby's, New York, May 17, 1994, lot 112, consigned by the above
Sotheby's, New York, May 17, 1994, lot 112, consigned by the above
Exhibited
Indianapolis, The Face of Ancient America, The Wally and Brenda Zollman Collection of Precolumbian Art, catalogue to the exhibition by Lee A. Parsons, John B. Carson, Peter David Joralemon, Indianapolis Museum of Art, December 3, 1988-February 29, 1989, no. 76
Bloomington, The Indiana University Art Museum, June 13-September 10, 1989
Bloomington, The Indiana University Art Museum, June 13-September 10, 1989
Condition
Overall fine but as shown, missing feet, part of the left ear, some losses to the headdress on the left side. Nice touches of blue and facial modeling.
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
Jaina figures of standing attendants with crossed arms, nearly always showing the right arm above the left, are one of the larger categories within the corpus. The tall and elaborate headdresses vary; this figure belongs to a specific group of dignitaries wearing the layered headband and tall, multiple twisted cords. The figures are shown with and without the textured cheek plaques.
For related figures, see Sotheby's, May 10, 1980, lot 195; Sotheby's, November 5, 1980, lot 193, and Sotheby's, June 12, 1982, lot 203.