Description:

From the ancient Chalchuapa region of El Salvador, ca. 1000 - 600 BCE. Terracotta Olmecoid figure of a distinct type, depicting a seated individual wearing an elaborate loin cloth/wrap, ear spools, a large necklace with pendant, and an ornate hair style. Approximately 4-3/4" tall. Provenance: Former Canadian private collection. Before that, Former Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA. Provenance: Ex-Schuler Auktionen, Zurich (Switzerland), June 2010 sale. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact with expected weathering, wear, chipping, abrasions and minor loss for an authentic, ancient example exposed to the elements for millennia. The surface exhibits a rich patina, as well as mineral deposits and root marks.

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October 11, 2013 9:00 AM MDT
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Bid Increments
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$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