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Colima Turtle Vessel Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C. - A.D. 250
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Length: 12 1/2 in (31.7 cm)
standing confidently with head extended and short tail raised, the rounded carapace incised overall with dotted diamond designs, a spout projecting on the right side.
Provenance
Galerie Mermoz, Paris
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1979
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1979
Exhibited
Cologne, Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum, Out of the Depths, Tomb Figures from West Mexico, July 4, 1986-January 11, 1987, Foreword by Peter T. Furst, Fig. 51
Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Ancient West Mexico, Art of the Unknown Past, September 5-November 22, 1998, continuing to Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, December 20, 1998-March 22, 1999, Richard F. Townsend, ed., pg. 209, Fig. 11, cat. no. 58
Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Ancient West Mexico, Art of the Unknown Past, September 5-November 22, 1998, continuing to Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, December 20, 1998-March 22, 1999, Richard F. Townsend, ed., pg. 209, Fig. 11, cat. no. 58
Condition
Excellent, wonderful coloring and details overall. Appears to be intact, no apparent breaks or repairs.
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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.