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Auction Closes At: 11:10:01 03/03/2023
Time Remaining: Closed
Lot# & Name: 036. Olmec Serpentine Figure Holding Implement
Estimate: $2,500-$3,500
Current High Bid: $1,250.00
Auction Closed(Final Price) $1,250.00

Category: Pre-Columbian Art
Sub Category: Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
Culture or Country: --
Period: Ca. 900 - 600 B.C.
Size: 2-3/4”H. x 1-3/16”W.

Description: Carved pale green serpentine stone standing figure depicted with a tapered dome head, relief carved facial features and carved recessed eyes with drilled pupils. Holding a ceremonial object with both hands in front of his stomach. Biconical drilled suspension holes in both shoulders. Overall excellent ancient surface patina. Chip on left front foot and a small flake on his right front foot, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Mounted on a hardwood base.
Provenance: John Stokes Jr. collection, acquired from Armando Hecht, March 1964.
Shipping Fee:
National: $50.00
International: $100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
   




Olmec Serpentine Figure Holding Implement

BIDDER BID QTY Original Bid Time
1. Binky $1,250.00 1 3/6/2023 1:58:20 PM
2. Djinn $825.00 1 3/3/2023 9:15:00 AM
3. Binky $800.00 1 3/1/2023 6:10:02 PM
4. Djinn $450.00 1 3/1/2023 5:18:58 PM
5. Hug $400.00 1 2/28/2023 4:31:16 AM

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