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| Lot# & Name: |
013. Chupicuaro Miniature Figures (4) |
| Estimate: |
$800-$1,200 |
| Current High Bid: |
$800.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$800.00 |
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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: |
Chupicuaro, Mexico.
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| Period: |
Ca. 400-100 B.C.
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| Size: |
2-3/8”, 2-1/2”, 2-5/8” & 3-1/4”H. |
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| Description: |
Four different buff-brown solid pottery figures, including a seated pregnant female holding her left hand on her stomach. Intact. Together with a standing female, holding both hands to the top of her head, wearing a fancy necklace and arm cuffs. Left leg reattached, otherwise intact. A standing male, playing a conch shell trumpet. Intact. Finally, a standing figure holding both hands on stomach. Left leg reattached, otherwise intact. All have some remaining red and white pigment highlights and scattered mineral deposits. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Albert J. and Monique Grant, NYC., acquired 1950s - 1960s. Item #s 1670, JD4, BD7, D12. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$25.00 |
| International: |
$75.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Chupicuaro Miniature Figures (4)
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