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| Auction Closes At: |
10:34:00 05/15/2019 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
018. Michoacan & Chinesco Mothers with Children (3) |
| Estimate: |
$1,200-$1,800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$625.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$625.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - West Coast and Classic Period Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Mexico.
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| Period: |
Ca. 400-100 B.C.
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| Size: |
6” to 7”H. |
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| Description: |
Three different solid pottery standing female figures, each holding a small child in her left arm. The two Michoacan types have large angular heads, one has perforated ears and some remaining multicolor decorative pigment. Head and ear reattached with restoration over the break lines. The other Michoacan figure has some loss the the headband, head reattached and restoration to her nose. Finally, a Chinesco female figure holding a child, painted red-orange ground with large painted cream circular elements, striped details, and black painted hair. Surface chip on right buttocks, otherwise intact. All have a custom metal base. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC collection, acquired from The Merrin Gallery, NYC., March 2008. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$32.00 |
| International: |
$128.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Michoacan & Chinesco Mothers with Children (3)
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