1200-900 BCE OLMEC FIGURE OF A CRAWLING BABY

dynamically modeled, shown crawling, head turned, with almond-shaped eyes and open mouth; height: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.), length: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)

PROVENANCE
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, November 7, 1980, lot 275
Private collection, New York, acquired at the above. (Copy of invoice available upon request)

CONDITION
The sculpture appears in age-appropriate condition. Roughness and small surface chips overall. The front proper right fingers and back right leg are chipped, resulting in a slight imbalance. Three drilled holes.

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