Emporium Auction - September 14, 2023
Thu, Sep 14, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 242
Two Polychrome Pre Columbian Style Earthenware Vessels
Estimate: $300 - $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 |
comprising: cylindrical vase on four legs, painted decoration of two seated figures among geometric patterns, label on base reads "Guatemala/S. Pac. Coast/#274/Malter 6/7/87", 7-3/8 x 5-5/8 in.; ovoid vase with flared mouth, painted geometric decoration, 8-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.
Provenance: cylindrical vase: Malter Galleries, Encino, California, Auction XXXV June 7, 1987 lot 274 (with copy of catalog listing); Private Collection, Virginia
Condition
surface dirt/accretion, loss to paint, some scratching and wear to surfaces; cylindrical vase with chip to rim; ovoid vase with loss of handle, numerous cracks, holes, and repairs to body
cylindrical vase: Malter Galleries, Encino, California, Auction XXXV June 7, 1987 lot 274 (with copy of catalog listing); Private Collection, Virginia
