Closed Return - Finish Signed Off
Wed, Jan 11, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 261
Mesoamerican Carved Stone Mortar and Pestle
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
possibly Pre Columbian, acquired prior to 1944, tripod form mortar with conical pestle, mortar 3-3/8 x 5-1/2 in., pestle 2-7/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
Note: Mr. William E. Hughes amassed this impressive collection of Mexican jade and stone artifacts in the early 20th century. Many of the artifacts are sourced from archaeological explorations in areas such as a tomb at Monte Alban, the Sacred Well at Chichen Itza, and the outskirts of Mexico City. In 1944, Mr. Hughes donated his collection of over 200 objects to the museum at the New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. The artifacts would remain on display until 1973, when they were returned to the family.
Accompanied by correspondence regarding the artifacts between the family and the New Trier Township High School.
Condition
surface dirt/accretion/staining, some wear and loss consistent with age and use
Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
