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Vase céphalomorphe à couvercle Culture Maya, Guatemala Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
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Description
- Vase céphalomorphe à couvercle
- Céramique à engobe brun-rouge à surface vernissée et boucles d’oreille en coquillage blanc - test de thermoluminescence
- h. 24 cm ; 9 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection BC Holland, Chicago, début des années 1970
Galerie Merrin, New York, 2002
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-47
Galerie Merrin, New York, 2002
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-47
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
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 1, p. 8 et cat. 38, p. 183
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Rêves de collection: sept millénaires de sculptures inédites, Europe, Asie, Afrique, 2003, p. 6
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre : une pluie d’anniversaires… ", in Arts & Cultures, 2007, fig. 10, p. 299
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Rêves de collection: sept millénaires de sculptures inédites, Europe, Asie, Afrique, 2003, p. 6
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre : une pluie d’anniversaires… ", in Arts & Cultures, 2007, fig. 10, p. 299
Condition
Eclats visibles avec usure de surface et oxydations dues au temps. Le récipient lui-même a subi une petite restauration sur l'oreille gauche et une petite cassure au niveau du col. La coiffe amovible est cassée collée de façon visible sans restauration particulière
Visible chips with surface wear and oxidation due to age. The container itself has undergone a small restoration to the left ear and has a small break at the neck. The removable top is broken and glued in a visible manner, without any particular restoration
"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."