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Palma, aigle dévorant un serpent (symbole de la ville de Mexico) Culture Veracruz Côte du Golfe, Mexique Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Veracruz
- Palma, aigle dévorant un serpent (symbole de la ville de Mexico)
- Basalte patiné de couleur gris anthracite
- h. 31,8 cm ; 12 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Ivan Vadja, Clarbec, années 1960
Galerie Arts des Amériques, Paris, 1989
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 507-10
Galerie Arts des Amériques, Paris, 1989
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 507-10
Exhibited
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
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Literature
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 64, p. 261
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 64
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 64, p. 299
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 44, p. 58
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 64
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 64, p. 299
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 44, p. 58
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, éclat visible sur l'arrondi de la Palma
Very good condition overall. Chip visible to the edge of the Palma
"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."
"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."