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Chalchiuhtlicue, déesse de l’eau Culture Aztèque Vallée de Mexico, Mexique 1300-1521 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
400,000 - 500,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Aztèque
- Chalchiuhtlicue, déesse de l’eau
- Basalte gris anthracite
- h. 41 cm ; 16 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, acquis de Joseph Brummer à Paris vers 1920
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 509-3
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 509-3
Exhibited
Soleure, Museum der Stadt, Allerlei Schönes aus Afrika, Amerika und der Südsee, 28 septembre-10 novembre 1957
Soleure, Kunstmuseum, Exotische Kunst aus der Barbier-Müller Sammlung: Amerika, Afrika, Südsee, 2 mai-20 novembre 1981
Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, 30 janvier-24 mars 1992, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght, 11 avril-15 juin 1992, Barcelone, Fondation la Caixa, 25 novembre 1992-24 janvier 1993, Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Soleure, Kunstmuseum, Exotische Kunst aus der Barbier-Müller Sammlung: Amerika, Afrika, Südsee, 2 mai-20 novembre 1981
Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, 30 janvier-24 mars 1992, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fondation Maeght, 11 avril-15 juin 1992, Barcelone, Fondation la Caixa, 25 novembre 1992-24 janvier 1993, Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Literature
Exotische Kunst aus der Barbier-Müller Sammlung: Amerika, Afrika, Südsee, 1981, p. 43
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 70, p. 267
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 70
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 70, p. 305
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 48, p. 62
Vion (Anne-Marie), " The Aztecs-children of the sun. Les Aztèques-enfants du soleil ", in Precolombart, n° 1, 1998, fig. 1, p. 53
Barbier (Jean Paul), Civilisations disparues, 2000, p. 309
Geoffroy-Schneiter (Bérénice), Arts premiers: Indiens, Eskimos & Aborigènes, 2006, p. 65
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 70, p. 267
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 70
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 70, p. 305
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 48, p. 62
Vion (Anne-Marie), " The Aztecs-children of the sun. Les Aztèques-enfants du soleil ", in Precolombart, n° 1, 1998, fig. 1, p. 53
Barbier (Jean Paul), Civilisations disparues, 2000, p. 309
Geoffroy-Schneiter (Bérénice), Arts premiers: Indiens, Eskimos & Aborigènes, 2006, p. 65
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, petits éclats visibles, restauration partielle de la lèvre inférieure
Very good condition overall. Small chips visible. The bottom lip partially restored
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."