ANONYMOUS
Anonymous (Peruvian school 18th century) , 1700 (Created)
Lot #175 |
2009-11-17 |
Christie's, New York
Latin American Sale
Category:
Decorative Art
Estimate:
USD 6,000 - 8,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Christie's
Auction number: 2222
Auction name: Latin American Sale
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2009-11-17
End date: 2009-11-18
Currency: USD
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 18th Century Peruvian Art
Department: Decorative & Applied Arts
Medium: Login to view
Dimensions: 6½ x 11¾ x 9½ in. (17 x 30 x 24 cm.)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
24
Width In Centimeters:
30
Depth In Centimeters:
17
Height In Inches:
9.448
Width In Inches:
11.811
Depth In Inches:
6.5
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Year notes: Created in the 18th century.
Provenance
Provenance<br> <br> <br> <br> Private collection, Buenos Aires.<br> <br> Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Catalog summary
Anonymous (Peruvian school 18th century) Finely carved box ( coquera ) with silver lock and key standing on 4 feet detailed with female heads topped with feathers; the exterior is carved with scroll motifs and alternating stylized ladder pattern; the lid has woman's face with feathered headdress and wings enclosed in a carved emblem with foliage and scroll design. The lower section has putti with foliage and scroll pattern; back has center medallion flanked by foliage details; the lid opens to reveal three compartments; hinged at back. wood 6½ x 11¾ x 9½ in. (17 x 30 x24 cm.)