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Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 259

Group of 11 Pre Colombian Style Figures and Head Fragments

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

comprising: six fragments held on wood bases, of varying size, style, and stone, largest, 7-1/2 x 3-3/4 in.; three small stone figures, one drilled as pendant, largest, 2 x 1 in.; stone head fragment, 4 x 2-3/4 in.; head form cup, 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.

Provenance: figures: Steinhardt Gallery, Westbury, New York (with copy of receipt dated April 6, 1977 and certificate of authenticity signed by Steinhardt Gallery); Private Collection, Virginia

Condition

surface dirt/accretion, wear and loss; three fragments with glue residue on backsides; largest figure with repair to feet; cup with chip and crack to back, loss to proper right ear, surface residue

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figures: Steinhardt Gallery, Westbury, New York (with copy of receipt dated April 6, 1977 and certificate of authenticity signed by Steinhardt Gallery); Private Collection, Virginia