438. Mezcala Stone Figures (7) - Arte Primitivo: Pre ...

[Pages:43]435. Miniature Pre-Classic Figure Mexico. Ca. 800-400 B.C. 2-1/4"H. Ex. collection of Jules Berman, (Kahula fame), acquired in the 1950s. Natural buff solid pottery seated figure with hands held on legs. Wearing a high hairdo with applied striated front ring, wearing ear spools. Perforated through the center of the ring for suspension. Scattered surface and mineral deposits, intact. Est. $200-$300 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:00 A.M.

436. Chupicuaro Pretty Lady Figure Mexico. Ca. 400-100 B.C. 3-3/8"H. Ex. Corinna Reichel collection, NYC., acquired early 1970s. Solid buff pottery, female figure having large, slanted eyes and a doulbe lobed hairdo. She holds her hands to her belly, bears exposed genitalia and wears an applique necklace. Right leg glued, else intact. Lucite cube base. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:01 A.M.

437. Four Mezcala Heads (4) Guerrero, Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. 2-1/4" to 2-7/8"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Four different carved hardstone head pendants, all perforated at the top for suspension. All of various types having simple carved and drilled facial features. The example with drilled eyes, has scattered edge and chin chips, otherwise others are intact. All mounted on old wood bases. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:02 A.M.

438. Mezcala Stone Figures (7) Guerrero, Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. 2-3/8" to 4-3/4"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Group of seven carved stone standing figures. The tallest is depicted with a swollen stomach, probably indicating pregnancy. A medium green-black speckled hardstone example with round breasts. Together with five additional examples of various types, two having Olmecoid influence. The largest example has an ancient chip on her right front leg, otherwise all are intact. Individually mounted on old wooden bases. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:03 A.M.

439. Six Mezcala Carvings (6) Guerrero, Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. 1-1/8"H. to 2-3/8"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Group of six various stone carvings including a classic standing figure with squared shoulders and angular features. Weathered surface otherwise intact. A face pendant with semi-abstract angular features. Perforated for suspension, intact. Upper portion of a slab figure, holding both hands to his chin, perforated eyes and mouth. A small penate seated figure, intact. Fragmentary pendant front having a relief carved face. Finally, a small tooth shape pendant having a simply carved face. Intact. All individually mounted on old wood block bases. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:04 A.M.

440. Group of Small Penate and Camawillie (6) Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. 2"H. to 2-3/4"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Group of six small carved stone figures including a classic type penate and five additional standing figures. One of the standing figures has some ancient loss to the left leg, otherwise all are intact. Individually mounted on old wooden block bases. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:05 A.M.

441. Group of Small Penates and Camawillies (7) Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. 1-7/8"H. to 2-5/8"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Group of seven different carved stone figures including five penate types and two camawillie types. One with some ancient loss to the face, otherwise all are intact. Individually mounted on old wood block bases. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:06 A.M.

442. Three Mezcala Jadeite Beaded Necklaces Guerrero, Mexico. Ca. 400-100 B.C. 17", 17" & 18" open. Private PA. collection, acquired 45 years ago. Three different single strand necklaces including one composed of fortythree speckled green jadeite beads having a large round bead in the center, various round and cylindrical beads in graduated sizes. Together with a necklace composed of thirty speckled green jadeite beads, with larger ball and tubular examples. Finally, a necklace composed of mostly round carnelian and speckled jadeite beads, interspersed with fourteen silver shell and floral type pendant beads. All modern strung with silver clasps. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:07 A.M.

443. Large Chupicuaro Polychromed Bowl Chupicuaro, Mexico. Ca. 400-100 B.C. 10-1/4"D., 4-7/8"H. Private midwest collection. Large pottery polychrome decorated bowl having a wide exterior band of geometric zigzag decoration. Strong scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Scattered spots of paint loss, mostly on the exterior band and a stabilized hairline in the side wall, otherwise intact. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:08 A.M.

444. Chupicuaro Polychromed Bowl and Chalice (2) Chupicuaro, Mexico. Ca. 400-100 B.C. 6-3/4"D., 2-7/8"H. & 5-3/8"D., 4-3/8"H. Private Midwest collection. Two polychrome decorated pottery examples including a bowl and a funnel form footed chalice. Both have exterior bands of zigzag decoration. The bowl has some glaze loss and chipping on the rim, otherwise intact. The chalice has several chips on the foot rim, otherwise intact. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:09 A.M.

445. Two Nayarit Figures Nayarit, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C. - 200 A.D. 4-1/2" & 8-1/8"H. Ex. collection of Dr. Peter Takacs, NY, acquired from Norman Lane, 1980s - 90s. Both are hollow orangeware seated figures. The larger exhibits a Chinesco influence with elongated head, incised ear ornaments, and applied multi ring type arms. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface. A minor loss to the arm, otherwise intact. Together with a small seated figure holding her right arm to the back of her head. Intact. Est. $600-$900 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:10 A.M.

446. Jalisco Figure and Mezcala Monkey (2) Guerrero and Jalisco, Mexico. Ca. 400 B.C. - 250 A.D. 6-3/4"H. & 2-1/2"H. Private PA. collection, acquired 45 years ago. Including a Mezcala carved black stone seated monkey. Perforated at the top for suspension. Missing the upper tail curl, otherwise intact. Together with a Jalisco standing female figure having a white slip surface with a few scattered traces of red-brown painted details. Loss to the left tip of foot and left hand reattached, small chips on her left ear, otherwise intact. Glued on a lucite block base. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:11 A.M.

447. Two Jalisco Pottery Figures Jalisco, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. 8" & 7-1/4"H. Private Miami collection, ex. Venezuelan collection, acquired 1960s. Both are hollow pottery examples having short outstretched arms and elongated heads and wearing headdresses. Tan surface ground with painted reddish-orange details. Both have some minor chips on the headdress spouts, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Custom black lucite bases. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:12 A.M.

448. Colima & Partial Michoacan Figure (2) Colima, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 5-3/4"H. & 4-1/4"H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Both are pottery examples including a Colima standing figure holding his erect penis, wearing a disc type helmet with a chin strap. Some remaining ocher surface pigment, scattered mineral deposits and root marks. Front tip of left foot reattached and a chip on the front rim of headdress, otherwise intact. Together with a Michoacan fragmentary figure wearing an elaborate necklace and ear ornaments. Missing both lower legs and left arm. Est. $300-$400 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:13 A.M.

449. Nayarit Standing Figure Ixtlan del Rio, Nayarit, Mexico. Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 7-1/2"H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Small red-brown pottery standing male figure wearing a conical hat with a thick brim, large ear ornaments and a hook type nose ornament. Holding a rattle and a fan in his hands. Black painted details and highlights, scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Nose ornament restored and top of fan reattached, otherwise intact. Est. $750-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:14 A.M.

450. Michoacan Decorated Olla Mexico. Post-classic, ca. 800-1200 A.D. 5"H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Small brownware pottery olla intricately decorated with a fine-ine applied relief decoration depicting seated chiefs and attendants wearing elaborate costumes and animals. Upper shoulder and necks bands of geometric decoration. A few remaining traces of surface pigment and scattered mineral deposits. Intact. A lovely example of a rare technique. Est. $600-$900 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:15 A.M.

451. Veracruz Carved Rattling Bowl Veracruz, Mexico. Ca. 600-900 A.D. 7-7/8"D. x 3-3/8"H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Grayware pottery bowl having a flared rim. Decorated with an exterior carved wide band of stepped elements. Rattle incorporated in the base of the bowl. A shallow rim flake, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:16 A.M.

452. Aztec Standing Chief Mexico. Ca. 1000-1425 A.D. 9"H. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Molded pottery flat type figure depicting a standing chief wearing a tall feathered headdress, hands raised to his shoulders. Wearing long tassel type earrings and a triple strand necklace. Some remaining areas of white surface pigment with scattered deposits. Repaired break under the headdress band with restoration over the breakline, otherwise intact. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:17 A.M.

453. Maya Monkey Bowl Central America. Ca. 600-900 A.D. 3-1/4"H. x 7"D. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl depicting a large monkey deity on the exterior of the bowl, holding a knife in his raised left hand and wearing a large ear ornament and decorated loincloth. Repaired from approximately twenty original pieces with old restoration over the breaklines. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:18 A.M.

454. Maya Deity Head Central America. Ca. 500-800 A.D. 5-1/2"H. x 5-1/4"W. Private San Francisco, CA. collection, acquired 1960s from Harald J. Wagner, CA., to current owner by inheritance. Molded pottery monkey deity head wearing a large feathered headdress decorated with two stylized profile zoomorphic heads. Central monkey deity head having a protruding tongue and fanged toothy mouth. Areas of scattered mineral deposits on the surface. Double finger tip grips on the reverse. Intact, exc. cond. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:19 A.M.

455. Ten Ecuadorian Heads (10) Ecuador. Ca. 500-1000 A.D. 1-1/2"H. to 3-1/2"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Group of ten assorted pottery heads originally from figures, including eight human heads an owl head and a monkey head. Most have some light surface weathering and a few with minor imperfections. All are individually mounted on old wood block bases. Est. $200-$400 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:20 A.M.

456. Ecuadorian & Colombian Figures and Busts (22) Tumaco, La Tolita & Jamacoaque cultures. Ca. 500-1000 A.D. 1-1/8" - 4-1/4"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. All are molded pottery figures, busts and fragments, each on a separate old base mount. Chips, losses and wear on most. Est. $600-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:21 A.M.

457. Two Stone Hook Claws (2) Probably Ecuador. Ca. 1000-1425 A.D. 6-1/4"W. & 3-7/8"W. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Two similar carved variegated green stone examples. Both having drilled perforations near the base of their shanks, for attachment. The larger example has one claw reattached with breakline visible, other example is intact. Both have old wood block bases. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:22 A.M.

458. Vicus Figural Vessel Ca. 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. 7-7/8"H., 10"L. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent. Red-brown pottery lobed figural vessel having an upper strap handle and lower connection tube. Depicting a figure standing at the front of the vessel holding both hands to his chest. Wearing a pointed headdress with a central crescent. Orange-brown ground with wide cream stripes across his face and remains of black resist geometric decoration on his body. Repaired from approximately six original pieces with restoration over the breaklines, restored crown tips. Est. $700-$1,000 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:23 A.M.

459. Two Nazca Vessels Nazca. Ca. 0-600 A.D. 4-1/2"H. & 5-1/2"H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent. Both are polychrome decorated pottery examples including a head pot having a relief nose and wearing a tumpline headband, painted facial decoration. Repaired from approximately seven original pieces with visible breaklines. Together with a spouted olla having a wide flared rim and tapered spout. Exterior wide band of polychrome decoration depicting ten mythological heads. Repaired from approximately ten original pieces with minor losses along some of the visible breaklines. A small v-shape piece missing from the rim. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:24 A.M.

460. Moche Jaguar Head and Blackware Vessels Ca. 400-600 A.D. 8-1/8" & 6-7/8"H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent. Pottery examples including a blackware pottery gourd vessel having a stirrup spout. Repaired from approximately twenty pieces with breaklines slightly visible. Together with a jaguar head vessel depicted with a toothy mouth and protruding tongue. Orange-brown ground with some remaining painted white highlights. Repaired from four large pieces with breaklines slightly visible. Some rim roughness and two areas of restoration on the rim. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:25 A.M.

461. Moche Cormorant Vessel Moche IV. Ca. 400-700 A.D. 9-1/2"H. Private Ohio collection, University of Westminster, London, deaccession. Pottery water bird vessel having a rear stirrup spout. Depicted in a roosting position, long bill head to his chest. Red-brown and cream ground with painted red-brown details. A few scattered areas of mineral deposits. Spout reattached with restoration over the breaklines. Some scattered minor paint losses and light pitting on the upper portion of the left wing, an area of resurfacing on the right wing. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:26 A.M.

462. Nazca Bird Bowl Ca. 400 A.D. 3-3/4"H., 7-1/8"D. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent. Polychrome decorated pottery bowl having a wide exterior band with four large birds on a mauve ground. Minor rim chip and a stable spider crack in base, otherwise intact. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:27 A.M.

463. Mexican and Maya Figures and Fragments (9) Mexico & Central America. Ca. 100 B.C.-800 A.D. 2"H. to 5"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Group of nine different pottery examples including a Colima standing figure repaired from four original pieces with breaklines visible, missing right ear ornament. A Maya warrior wearing a large zoomorphic headdress having a wide projecting collar. Weathered surface with several ancient edge losses. A large hollow pottery Olmecoid head from a figure, wearing a banded headdress. Some loss to the lower lip and upper portion of the headdress. Together with a Nayarit head and two Maya zoomorphic heads. Finally, three different molded pottery Maya support legs, each decorated with different low relief faces. All are individually mounted on old wood block bases. Est. $300-$500 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:28 A.M.

464. Two Chancay Vessels Chancay. Ca. 800-1200 A.D. 9-1/2" & 8-3/8"H. Ex. private West Virginia collection, acquired late 1960s to early 1970s. To present owner by descent. Both are chocolate paint on white pottery, hollow vessels, first in human form, the arms forming loops, with hands held to the temples. Body bears low relief breasts and tint feet at bottom. Significant part of headdress restores, arms reglued. Together wit a round-bodied vessel with relief bird head becking on a smaller skate or sting ray. Low relief feet and wings on vessel. Some restoration to lower part of vessel with repaint and visible, but sturdy crack. Est. $800-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:29 A.M.

465. Pre-Columbian Lot (12) Mexico & Central America. Ca. 500-1425 A.D. 1-1/2" to 4-1/4"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s - 80s. Twelve assorted pottery examples including a rectangular gray pottery slab figure having carved features. Two different body rollers, one having deeply carved geometric and wave pattern decoration. The other having an angular geometric pattern. Two plumbate glazed pipe bowls, one zoomorphic and one with a stylized deity head. A molded scallop type shell pendant. Together with six various partial figures, face and a double head. All are mounted on old wood block bases. Some with scattered losses and imperfections. Est. $500-$800 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:30 A.M.

466. Chancay Wood Figures (3) Ca. 1000-1200 A.D. 9-1/4"H. to 9-3/4"H. From the estate collection of Helena and Ladislas Segy, NYC., acquired 1950s 80s. Three different carved wood examples including a portion of a finial staff head depicting a simple relief carved standing figure with tiny beads set into his eyes and mouth. Together with a desiccated wood standing figure having a restored nose, with overall losses. Finally, a carved finial depicting a human head wearing a wide headband, some remaining painted decoration on the face and headband. All are individually mounted on old wood bases. Est. $1,000-$1,200 Closing: Tuesday, December 3rd, 11:31 A.M.

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