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Pre-Columbian Art and Artefacts Auction

February 04, 2016

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LOT 9

Lot 9

Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.

Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.
Lot 9 Details
Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.

the emaciated body modelled seated, cross legged, blowing into fan, with hole to top of head and black linear paint decoration
height 10" — 25.4 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $984
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.
  • Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.
  • Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.
  • Nayarit Pottery Figure of a Diseased Male, Proto-Classic Period, 100 B.C. - 250 A.D.
Provenance:

From a Private Montreal Collection of Pre-Columbian Art and Artefacts

Ex Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection, Sotheby Parke-Bernet, Feb. 25, 1981, Lot 85

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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