Lot 104
  • 104

Mimbres Pictorial Bowl, Southwestern New Mexico

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • clay
clay, natural pigments.

Provenance

Collection of the Southwest Archaeological Institute, New Mexico
Sold Sotheby's New York, December 1993, lot 15
Liz Claiborne Collection, acquired from the above

Condition

Good overall, stable condition with 2% conservation/restoration. A piece the size of a quarter above the hind quarters of the quadruped has small amount of plaster and over-paint.
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.