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Auction Closes At: 12:46:01 12/15/2023
Time Remaining: Closed
Lot# & Name: 175. Costa Rican Papagayo Vessel on Flared Foot
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Current High Bid: $575.00
Auction Closed(Final Price) $575.00

Category: Pre-Columbian Art
Sub Category: Central America and the Caribbean - Costa Rica
Culture or Country: Guanacaste, Nicoya.
Period: Ca. 1000 - 1350 A.D.
Size: 8-1/2”H. x 7-1/4”W.

Description: Globular shaped vessel with a flared annular base. Decorated with two mythological avian figures wrapped around the center panel facing each other. Stepped fret band around the upper rim. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A few very minor edge flakes, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. A beautifully painted example.
Provenance: Ex. William and Carol Thibadeau Sr. collection, acquired in the 1970’s - 1980’s. Ex. Tom Francis Collection, Gainesville, GA., by descent to family, collection # L1991.5.2. Exhibited: “Seeing with New Eyes: Pre-Columbian Art from the Thibadeau Collection”. March 1992 - October 1992. Exhibited: Art of the Americas Permanent Collection, Emory University, Michael C. Carlos Museum. 1993 - 2023.
Shipping Fee:
National: $60.00
International: $135.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
   




Costa Rican Papagayo Vessel on Flared Foot

BIDDER BID QTY Original Bid Time
1. Guaguanco $575.00 1 12/20/2023 3:34:46 PM
2. I like it $425.00 1 12/15/2023 12:39:44 PM
3. Guaguanco $400.00 1 12/15/2023 12:38:02 PM
4. I like it $375.00 1 12/15/2023 12:34:22 PM
5. Primigenius $350.00 1 12/15/2023 10:33:47 AM

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