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Olmec Stone Figure of a Kneeling Man — Olmec Stone Figure of a Kneeling Man, Middle Preclassic, circa 900-600 BC

Olmec Stone Figure of a Kneeling Man

Olmec Stone Figure of a Kneeling Man, Middle Preclassic, circa 900-600 BC

This Olmec stone figure from circa 900-600 BC represents a kneeling man and exemplifies ancient Mesoamerican sculptural traditions. The work demonstrates the sophisticated artistic achievement of the Olmec civilization in stone carving.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

November 15, 2022

Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000

Lot 16

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Olmec Stone Figure of a Kneeling Man, Olmec Stone Figure of a Kneeling Man, Middle Preclassic, circa 900-600 BC

This Olmec stone figure from circa 900-600 BC represents a kneeling man and exemplifies ancient Mesoamerican sculptural traditions. The work demonstrates the sophisticated artistic achievement of the Olmec civilization in stone carving.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Monochrome, Kneeling Figure, Mesoamerican, Pre-Columbian, Human Form, Stone Sculpture, Olmec, Ancient, Figurative