Fine Arms, Armour, Ethnographic & Asian
By Scollard Auctions
Nov 29, 2023
Brea, California, United States
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LOT 266:

Costa Rican Polychrome Pottery Female

Sold for: $750
Start price:
$ 750
Estimated price :
$1,600 - $2,400
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sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Nov 29, 2023 at Scollard Auctions
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Costa Rican Polychrome Pottery Female
Fine great Nicoya, Galo style period circa 500-800 AD, terracotta standing female figure. With geometric and avian designs throughout in traditional polychrome (literally meaning three colors) style, with dark brown, red and orange pigment. She stands with her hands at her hips, wearing red earspools and pursed lips, with determination in her eyes. Size 10" H x 5 3/4" W, custom stand included

Ex - New York, New York, USA Collection, ex - Stanley L. Kaufman a Harvard educated lawyer who passed away in 1993 at the age of 81. In 1946 he became a founding partner in his law firm, Kaufman Malchman, Kaufman & Kirby, which has branches in NYC and LA
Condition: Left foot repaired from multiple pieces, hole to inside of right leg, neck is drilled to both sides.