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Maya Polychrome Cylinder Vessel with Catfish Late Classic, ca. A.D. 550-950
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- clay
- Height: 7 ¾ in (19.7 cm)
boldy painted with two catfish swimming in the primordial reddened sea, each with crescent eye, toothy open mouth and long tail, the rim encircled by a band of repeat motifs.
Provenance
Roberto Donis (1934-2008), artist and active collector living in Europe and Mexico, 1960-1980's
French collection, acquired from the above in Spain in 1980
Christie’s, Paris, June 12, 2003, lot 601
Acquired by the present owner from the above
French collection, acquired from the above in Spain in 1980
Christie’s, Paris, June 12, 2003, lot 601
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
Vessel appears intact; some paint loss on the reverse side than shown in catalogue; some strengthening of pigment on both fish.
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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 related vessels of catfish against a reddened ground, refer to the myth of the Hero Twins reborn as catfish in one of the Underworld sacrificial dramas. The highly similar vessels of this scene suggest one workshop or group of painters; see Reents-Budet (2004:fig. 6.80), and Sotheby’s, New York, November 22, 1993, lot 130; Sotheby’s, New York, May 13, 2011, lot 132; and mayavase.com K 3266, K4835, K4871, K5088, K5389, K5464, K7522, K8679, K8678.