Lot 77
3 Pre-Columbian Animal Effigy Tripod Pottery Vessels
3 Pre-Columbian Animal Effigy Tripod Pottery Vessels
Starting Bid: $350
(0 Bids)
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1 to 1000 CE; Panama, Gran Chiriqui, ca. 800 to 1200 CE; Mexico, Mixtec, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A characterful group of three pre-Columbian pottery tripod vessels representing distinct ceramic traditions across ancient Mesoamerica and Lower Central America. The smallest, from the Atlantic Watershed of Costa Rica, is a compact redware trumpet-necked vessel on three sturdy columnar legs enlivened with applied floral and scroll ornament. The tallest, a Panamanian Gran Chiriqui example, presents a flared cup elevated on three long tapering legs with incised geometric decoration, all three functioning as hollow rattles that would have animated ritual use with sound as well as form. Size of largest (blackware): 6" Diameter x 3" H (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm)
The largest, a Mixtec bowl of burnished dark gray-black ware, rides on three substantial zoomorphic rattle legs, one of which retains its rattle function, its wide shallow interior and confident proportions reflecting the refined sensibility of one of ancient Mexico's most accomplished ceramic traditions. Spanning highland Mexico to the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica, the three vessels offer a compact survey of the tripod form as interpreted across three cultures, three centuries, and three very different aesthetic temperaments.
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #
202402
- Condition: Largest has losses to feet. Two larger have been repaired with break lines visible. Most petite has been professionally repaired with restoration over break lines. All have nice presentationw and scattered earthen deposits.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
ACH, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer
Shipping
Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 30% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $20,000 |