A Mayan Style Carved Stone Stele

Height 5 inches.

Property from the Estate of Billie Ross, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance:

Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago

The Richard Gray Gallery provenance is based on an old appraisal of the collection that was viewed at Ms. Ross's home. There are no purchase receipts. An image taken of the appraisal is available upon request, but the hard copy will not be available to the purchaser of this lot. A consultant with expertise in pre-Columbian art has suggested that this lot does not look authentic based on the iconography, scale and quality of the stone used.

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Jon King is a senior specialist in the Southeast region at Hindman.

Mr. King began his career in the early 1980s at Sotheby’s in Los Angeles and New York. Mr. King later ventured into the world of auction house management. He first oversaw a staff of 60 as Executive Vice President, Director of the Butterfield Los Angeles gallery and became a founding Vice President and Director of Bonhams, New York when the British firm opened their doors in September of 2003. After a decade directing the New York operation, he went on to spearhead business in both New York and Florida as Vice President and Director of Business Development for Bonhams. Mr. King had the pleasure of securing and overseeing such collections as the estates of Lauren Bacall, Truman Capote, Aimee de Heeren, Liberace, Kalef Alaton, Michael Taylor, Burton Bettingen, among others, as well as having the distinction of working with the PBS Antiques Roadshow and HGTV’s Appraise It!.

Kristin Vaughn

SVP, Trusts, Estates & Private Clients, Georgia; Tennessee, North Carolina, & South Carolina

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Kristin Vaughn, based in Atlanta, serves as the client liaison for auction and appraisal services across Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Since 2019, she has led the firm’s outreach in her region to the Trust and Estates community, guiding private clients and advisors through auctions, private sales, and appraisal services. Kristin is known for her client-first approach, delivering seamless experiences and exceptional results.

She has played a key role in securing and managing major consignments, including the Estates of Olga Hirshhorn, Gerard Cafesjian, David Heath, and Charles Ackerman, as well as property from historic homes such as Charleston’s Sword Gate House and Nashville’s Burlington House; and property from private collections such as the Charleston home of Darla Moore and Antiquities and Ancient Jewelry from the Brummer Collection. She has also worked with prominent institutions including the Atlanta History Center, The High Museum, The Ringling Museum, and the Appleton Museum.

Kristin is active in estate planning councils, collector circles, and historic preservation groups. Beyond her professional role, Kristin is a rescue dog advocate and dedicated community volunteer involved in civic and beautification efforts.

Jon King is a senior specialist in the Southeast region at Hindman.

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A Mayan Style Carved Stone Stele

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