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Chinesco Kneeling Figure of Corpulent Form, Lagunillas Type E Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C. - A.D. 250
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- stone
- Height: 10 3/4 in (27.3 cm)
her youthful body showing soft belly folds, the round face with nose upturned in deep inhalation, eyes and mouth closed to slits, decorated with tasseled armbands, beaded waistband and star-patterned loincloth lying on her thighs, and pierced earlobes.
Provenance
Alan Long
Ancient Art of the New World, New York
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1988
Ancient Art of the New World, New York
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1988
Condition
Overall very good but has clean break and repair at the neck. Otherwise excellent coloring, details and form.
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.