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Postclassic Stone Seated Figure ca. A.D. 900-1400
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 9 3/4 in (24.7 cm)
of blocky form with elongated arms folded across the chest, flattened legs with toes indicated , and the head with cutaway mouth area suggestive of Xipe Totec deity, wearing a diadem of roundels and earrings; in basalt.
Provenance
Tristian Tzara Collection, Paris
Guy Loudmer and Herve Poulain, Paris, June 14, 1979, lot 19
European private collection, acquired from the above
Guy Loudmer and Herve Poulain, Paris, June 14, 1979, lot 19
European private collection, acquired from the above
Exhibited
Saint-Etienne, France, Les Civilisations du Mexique, Musée de Saint-Étienne, catalogue by Maurice Allemand, 1962, fig. 117
Condition
Overall very good; small chip to middle right side at 'elbow'.
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.