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Eric L. (Frederic) Pape (American, 1870-
1938)Three Works: Aztec About to Throw a
Stone, Design from a Decoration Over the
Entrance to an Ancient Mexican Temple,
and Aztec Stone Necklace with Human
Head
Aztec signed “Eric Pape” in ink l.r., identified
on a label and estate stamped paper backing,
Design initialed “E.P.” l.r., and Necklace
signed, dated, and inscribed “Eric Pape 98.
Oaxaca.” l.l.
Ink on paper, sight sizes to 9 x 9 in. (22.9 x
22.9 cm), framed (Design and Necklace in a
common frame).
Condition: Foxing to Aztec and Necklace, not
examined out of frames.Literature: Lew Wallace, The Fair God: A Tale
of the Conquest of Mexico (Houghton Mifflin,
1898), Vol. I, p. 352 (Design), Vol. II, p. 81
(Necklace), p. 380 (Aztec).
$1,200-1,800Online bidding at http://www.skinnerinc.com 79
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