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| Lot# & Name: |
001. Olmec Pottery Head |
| Estimate: |
$2,500-$3,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,700.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,700.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Las Bocas, Mexico.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1000 B.C.
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| Size: |
5-1/2”H. |
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| Description: |
Large hollow pottery head originally from a figure, depicted with classic baby-like Olmec facial features, slightly open mouth with bow shape lips, incised slanted eyes and small nose. Stipple textured hairdo having a rear tail with incised details. Some remaining areas of ocher glazed surface and red-brown highlighted hairdo. Several areas of surface encrustation. A few stable scattered hairlines on both sides of the head. Custom hardwood block base. A nice example. |
| Provenance: |
The Allan Stone Collection, acquired 1980s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$25.00 |
| International: |
$125.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Olmec Pottery Head
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
Klimt |
$1,700.00 |
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2/26/2018 9:54:56 AM |
| 2. |
JackC |
$1,600.00 |
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2/26/2018 3:26:41 AM |
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