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Récipient céphalomorphe Culture Olmèque Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
150,000 - 170,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Récipient céphalomorphe
- Céramique à engobe brun foncé et traces de cinabre – test de thermoluminescence
- h. 16,8 cm ; 6 2/3 in et d. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
Provenance
Galerie Merrin, New York, 2000
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-30
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-30
Literature
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Rêves de collection: sept millénaires de sculptures inédites, Europe, Asie, Afrique, 2003, p. 9
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 19, p. 31 et cat. 12, p. 131
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 19, p. 31 et cat. 12, p. 131
Condition
Récipient fracturé en plusieurs morceaux réassemblés visibles à l'intérieur sans rajout particulier. Aspect extérieur parfait
Receptacle fractured into several pieces, the subsequent reassembly visible to the interior, with no additional pieces of note (?). Exterior appears perfect
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"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."