拍品 3054
  • 3054

晚古典期(約公元前550-950年) 瑪雅石獸首

估價
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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描述

  • stone
of slender irregular form, worked on each face with a bird-like animal head, its taut mouth slightly open and pointing downwards, with large recessed eyes under hooded brows, all below a small circular aperture, the grey basalt of a granular texture and mottled with brown flecks

來源

紐約蘇富比1971年3月6日,編號54
紐約蘇富比1984年11月27/28日,編號559
Snite Museum of Art, 聖母大學,印第安納州
Allan Stone 收藏,紐約

出版

Edwin M. Shook 及 Elayne Marquis,《Secrets in Stone: Yokes, Hachas and Palmas from Southern Mesoamerica》,費城,1996年,編號U69

Condition

Overall fine, there are slight old knicks on crest of head.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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