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Colima Standing Female with Staff and Bowl Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 13 3/4 in (34.9 cm)
the aged woman stooped forward and leaning on her staff, holding a basket on her left, the smooth rounded face with faint smile, eyes narrowed to a slit, ears pierced and wearing a long wraparound skirt.
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
Chicago, 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 29, 1999
Literature
Richard F. Townsend, ed., Ancient West Mexico, Art of the Unknown Past, Chicago, 1998, pg. 86, Fig. 22, cat. no. 24
Condition
Excellent, sturdy form and appears intact, the staff , bowl and body all appear fine.
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.
Catalogue Note
Old age as well as youthfulness were highly regarded within the communities of ancient West Mexico. Elder women are shown with canes or staffs, but still engaged as contributing individuals.