Emporium Auction | January 25, 2024
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 745
Mesoamerican Carved Stone Toad and Associated Stone
Estimate: $500 - $700
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, stylized toad with conical stone, toad 2 x 5 x 4 in., stone 1-1/2 x 2 in.
Provenance: Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
Note: This object tests as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
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.
Condition
surface dirt/accretion, wear and loss consistent with age; stone with remnants of pigment
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Estate of William E. Hughes, San Antonio, Texas; by descent in family
