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East Meets West: Works of Art Across Cultures

Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 269

Group of Pre-Columbian Pottery Artifacts

Estimate: $250 - $350
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Comprising:

A Mayan or Zapotec figure, Mexico

A Peruvian black stirrup cup 

A Meso-American tripod bowl

A Costa Rican tripod vessel

A stone figural ring

The largest 8 1/4 in. high, (5 pcs).

Condition

The Mayan/Zapotec figure has a 1 inch loss to the headdress with minor nicks and staining. The stirrup cup in good overall condition with very small rim and foot nicks. The low tripod bowl with a 3 inch crack continuing to a previously repaired foot, minor rim chips and general wear. The tall tripod vessel with losses to two feet, the foot with the toes has been repaired, very small rim nicks and general wear. The stone ring has a 1/2 inch loss to the underside of the base. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.