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THBPair of Colima Pottery Male & Female Figures, ex-Arte
Lot 96
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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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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A lovely pair of pottery figures, one male and one female, skillfully hand-built to display square shoulders, short arms, slender waists, bowed legs, delineated genitalia, and elongated heads. Standing nude with arms at their sides, each ancient figure is adorned with an arch-like headdress, annular earspools, and an applied necklace. Both of their stylized countenances exhibit serene expressions, each with coffee bean-shaped eyes, a sharp nose, and a straight mouth. Size of largest: 2.5" W x 7.2" H (6.4 cm x 18.3 cm)
Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired from 1970s to 2018; ex-Arte Primitivo, May 22nd, 2017, "Fine Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art, and Classical Antiquities 85," lot 101; ex-private Nevada, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Arkansas, acquired 1950s to 1960s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#144845Male figure repaired from 4 pieces with break lines visible. Female figure has reattached head with restoration over break lines and restored proper left arm. Both have expected minor nicks and abrasions. Otherwise, both are excellent with nice manganese deposits.Condition
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