Description:

A large figural vessel of a type attributed to the ancient Quimbaya culture of Colombia, ca.1100 - 1400 CE. Measures impressively at approximately 10-1/2" tall x 11" wide. This imposing, bulbous vessel sits gracefully atop a pedestal foot, and incorporates stylized anthropomorphic features into its form. Displays impressively. Provenance: Former Indiana, USA collection. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: The body of the vessel is intact, and there is repair to multiple large shards at the pedestal foot with no restoration over the re-glued break lines. Attractive firing clouds decorate the surface. Otherwise, minor weathering, wear, chipping and abrasions overall.

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January 24, 2014 9:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000