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| Lot# & Name: |
042. Olmec Steatite Enthroned Figure |
| Estimate: |
$8,000-$12,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$7,500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$7,500.00 |
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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: |
Guerrero.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1000 - 600 B.C.
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| Size: |
6-7/8”H. x 3-5/8”W. |
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| Description: |
Carved grayish-brown stone bench figure depicting a shaman seated on a four legged bench, holding both hands on his chest. Probably in transformation to a feline having feline type ears, relief carved facial features, wide nose and mouth. Excellent ancient surface patina. Some ancient loss to the right front bench leg, otherwise intact. A beautiful example. |
| Provenance: |
John Stokes Jr. collection, acquired April 1972 from Eddie Avila Ortiz. Published: “The Olmec World - Ritual and Rulership”, p. 306, #223.
Exhibited: The Art Museum, Princeton University, 12/16/95 to 2/25/96.
Exhibited: The Museum of Arts, Houston, TX., 4/14/96 to 6/9/96. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$65.00 |
| 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 Steatite Enthroned Figure
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
KA KA WA |
$7,500.00 |
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2/27/2023 11:18:52 AM |
| 2. |
ajax |
$7,500.00(losing tie) |
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2/27/2023 11:16:38 AM |
| 3. |
KA KA WA |
$6,000.00 |
1 |
2/27/2023 11:15:01 AM |
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