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LOT 2741
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Olla Vessel
CIRCA 1000-1200 A.D.
7 7/8 in. (1.25 kg, 20 cm).
Orangeware vessel of rounded shape with a flared rim and a single loop handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old Colchester, UK, collection.
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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LOT 2741
Pre-Columbian Terracotta Olla Vessel
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Pre-Columbian Terracotta Vessel Group
Circa 1000-1500 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a broad bowl with footring and two flasks, one with painted decoration and the other with a strap handle. 968 grams total, 8.5 - 15 cm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Pre-Columbian Painted Terracotta Footed Bowl
Carchi Culture, circa 800-1500 A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Broad and deep with an inturned rim to the mouth and domed foot; painted ropework band to the inner rim with horizontal stripes below. 266 grams, 17.7 cm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Terracotta Head
500-100 B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid in section with applied band to the hair, slit eyes and mouth, pinched nose; with old dealer's ticket 'Pre-Columbian Mexico Michoacan pottery head'; mounted on a stand. 31.5 grams total, 55 mm including stand
Acquired from John L. Homan, Lincolnshire, UK, 1989. Accompanied by the original receipt dated 27 October 1984. Accompanied by an original, old handwritten collector's iidentification tag.
