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LOT 2229
Pre Columbian Jadeite Face Collection
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
5/8 - 1 3/8 in. (84 grams total, 16-36 mm).
Including a D-shaped Mezcala style mask with horizontal gusset to the brow, a Maya mask with classic ear spools, and other items. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s.
From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent.
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Pre Columbian Black Ware Vessel with Birds
Chimu Culture, 12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With domed body and pointed underside, broad trumpet-shaped mouth, trapezoidal panels to the shoulder with pounced texture and reserved profile bird; with custom-made display stand. 648 grams, 18 cm (679 grams total, 23 cm high including stand)
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Pre Columbian Red Ware Anthropomorphic Vessel
Chimu Culture, 10th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a bulbous body with central dimple to each face, pierced lugs to the shoulders, funicular neck with applied facial detailing to obverse, painted panels to reverse; lateral painted bands enclosing on each broad face a stylised facing figure with claw-like hands and braided hanks of hair. 610 grams, 20 cm
Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Pre Columbian Jalisco Polychrome Terracotta Figure
100 B.C.-250 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A Jalisco sheepface figure modelled with exaggerated features, painted loincloth around the waist and a beaded necklace draped around the neck, the head adorned with large discoid earrings and a tall headdress. 164 grams, 14.5 cm
Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
