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Statuette anthropomorphe Culture Olmèque Las Bocas, Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
120,000 - 140,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Statuette anthropomorphe
- Céramique à engobe brun clair à surface oxydée de noir et vernissée - tes de thermoluminescence
- h. 27,5 ; 10 3/4 in
Provenance
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1987
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-31
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-31
Exhibited
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, 30 octobre-avril 2004, Lausanne, Fondation de l’Hermitage, 25 juin-24 octobre 2004, Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona
Literature
Schildkraut (Linda), Merrin Gallery, Precolumbian Art, 2000, n° 3
Arts & Cultures, 2001, p. 2 (publicité The Merrin Gallery)
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, cat. 13, p. 133 et frontispice
Arts & Cultures, 2001, p. 2 (publicité The Merrin Gallery)
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, cat. 13, p. 133 et frontispice
Condition
Pied gauche refait, avant-bras et main droite partiellement reconstruits. Les membres sont solidaires du corps ainsi que la tête et le tronc. Petites écailles visibles sur la cuisse droite
Left foot redone, form arm and right hand partially reconstructed. The limbs are attached to the body, as are the head and the trunk. Some flaking (?) visible on the right thigh
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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."