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THBNear-Miniature Olmec Standing Figure
Lot 111
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Jun 1, 2023
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. An exquisite, finely carved, near-miniature, blue-green mottled stone figure, standing in a characteristically stiff pose with long arms and shorter, separated, slightly bent legs with protruding knees, presenting hallmark Olmec features including an elongated head, a jowly "babyface" visage with a downturned jaguar-like mouth, slightly slanted almond-shaped eyes, and phalange ears. A stupendous piece in outstanding condition. Custom stand. Size: 1.125" W x 2.5" H (2.9 cm x 6.4 cm); 3.5" H (8.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. An exquisite, finely carved, near-miniature, blue-green jade were-jaguar figurine, standing in a characteristically stiff pose with long arms and shorter, separated, slightly bent legs with protruding knees, presenting hallmark Olmec features including an elongated head, a jowly "babyface" visage with a downturned jaguar-like mouth, slightly slanted almond-shaped eyes, and phalange ears. A stupendous piece in outstanding condition. Custom stand
Provenance: ex-Arte Primitivo, New York, , New York, USA; ex-Sotheby's, May 19, 1987, lot 94; ex-Alex Gordon estate, New York City, New York, USA
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#175545Staining to the stone from burial in iron rich environment, else choice.Condition
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