Auction 005 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART & MILITARIA - DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Jul 13, 2024
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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LOT 33:
SOUTH AMERICAN FIGURINE
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Start price:
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30,000
Estimated price :
£45,000 - £90,000
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SOUTH AMERICAN FIGURINE
Ca. 100 BC - AD 250An ancient South American crawling warrior. This bent redware terracotta figurine is a depiction of an ancient Mexican warrior. He has open almond-shaped eyes, tightly pursed lips, and a long and straight nose. Holding his short spear, he is in an awkwardly compromised position. He wears a high and pointed cap and a short chest/back protector that cover the neck. The surface of this piece is exceptionally polished and painted. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 1979.206.481.Size: 330mm x 430mm; Weight: 5.1kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Galerie Mermoz, 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
