Quimbaya retablo type seated figure - Colombia - ex Sotheby’s - Pottery Figure - 18 cm
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Pre-Columbian Quimbaya retablo type seated pottery figure from Colombia, ca. 1000–1400 AD, about 18 cm high, acquired in 2025 from Arte Primitivo, USA, with old restoration and perforations on the forehead and chest for decorative elements.
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Pre-Columbian Quimbaya retablo type figure.
Central Highlands - Colombia
Caldas Complex, Middle Cauca Region.
Solid pottery, retablo type seated figure, resting both hands on his legs.
Wide rectangular head with incised simple slit eyes and mouth and large angular nose.
Several perforations along his forehead and top of head and chest, most likely used for securing decorative elements such as feathers.
Overall scattered areas of mineral deposits.
Figure repaired from original pieces, with old restoration on the break lines, some break lines visible.
Time period: Ca. 1000 - 1400 AD
Dimensions: 18 cm high
Provenance: auctionhouse Arte Primitivo - U.S.A.
Collection of Ronald and Maralyn Biderman, Toronto.
Acquired from Sotheby’s, York Avenue Galleries on 11/24/84.
Copy of invoice included, Sotheby’s auction label.
With COA from Arte Primitivo.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Pre-Columbian Quimbaya retablo type figure.
Central Highlands - Colombia
Caldas Complex, Middle Cauca Region.
Solid pottery, retablo type seated figure, resting both hands on his legs.
Wide rectangular head with incised simple slit eyes and mouth and large angular nose.
Several perforations along his forehead and top of head and chest, most likely used for securing decorative elements such as feathers.
Overall scattered areas of mineral deposits.
Figure repaired from original pieces, with old restoration on the break lines, some break lines visible.
Time period: Ca. 1000 - 1400 AD
Dimensions: 18 cm high
Provenance: auctionhouse Arte Primitivo - U.S.A.
Collection of Ronald and Maralyn Biderman, Toronto.
Acquired from Sotheby’s, York Avenue Galleries on 11/24/84.
Copy of invoice included, Sotheby’s auction label.
With COA from Arte Primitivo.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
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Culture
Quimbaya retablo type seated figure - Colombia - ex Sotheby’s -
Century/ Timeframe
Ca. 1000 - 1400 AD
Name of object
Figure
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
18 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1984
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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