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| Lot# & Name: |
009. Olmec Basalt Seated Obese Figure |
| Estimate: |
$10,000-$15,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$5,000.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$5,000.00 |
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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: |
Veracruz.
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| Period: |
Ca. 900-600 B.C.
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| Size: |
3-1/4”H. (8.3 cm) x 2”W. |
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| Description: |
Fine carved basalt of deep bluish-green with black speckles. Beautifully carved with fine proportions, depicting a seated obese male figure having a large round belly overlapping his crossed legs, hands held to the side of his stomach. Elongated head, looking slightly upwards, and wearing a tightly fitted cap. Fine relief carved, expressive facial features, and depicted with a double chin, parted bow-shaped lips, pierced ears, one piercing open. Intact, exc. condition. Possibly a depiction of a then living shaman. A top quality, beautiful example. |
| Provenance: |
John A. Stokes Jr. collection, NY. Acquired July 3, 1989 by descent from O. Herrero. Originally acquired from Raul Kampfer, Kampfer Gallery. 1960’s. Published: “The Olmec World - Ritual and Rulership, #29. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$52.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (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 Basalt Seated Obese Figure
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
Keoma |
$5,000.00 |
1 |
5/17/2023 1:21:27 PM |
| 2. |
muluc23 |
$3,200.00 |
1 |
12/15/2022 11:09:16 AM |
| 3. |
Huehueteotl |
$3,150.00 |
1 |
12/15/2022 11:07:29 AM |
| 4. |
muluc23 |
$3,100.00 |
1 |
12/15/2022 11:07:05 AM |
| 5. |
Oaks |
$3,025.00 |
1 |
12/15/2022 11:05:42 AM |
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