To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
2735 - Pre-Columbian Ceramic Maya Dignitary Figure. Circa 400-700 A.D. Hollow-formed terracotta dignitary figure with raised detail including an elaborate headdress and annular earrings, beaded collar and mantle with hands protruding beneath; reverse with vertical banding; supplied with a custom-made stand. See Halperin, C., Maya Figurines, Texas Press, 2014, for a range of fragmentary figures. 304 grams total, 15.8 cm including stand (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]
Starting price
£5 (€6)The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
£40 - 60 (€47 - 72)Sale fees
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Maya Dignitary Figure. Circa 400-700 A.D. Hollow-formed terracotta dignitary figure with raised detail including an elaborate headdress and annular earrings, beaded collar and mantle with hands protruding beneath; reverse with vertical banding; supplied with a custom-made stand. See Halperin, C., Maya Figurines, Texas Press, 2014, for a range of fragmentary figures. 304 grams total, 15.8 cm including stand (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. A range of small figures has been discovered across the Maya area, indicating personal use within domestic households. Figures represent dignitaries, ceremonial performers and deities. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
Auction details
DISCOVER THE PAST: General Antiquities, Ancient Art & Collectables - Day 5Auction house
TimeLine Auctions +44 1 27 78 15 121 enquiries@timelineauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.