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Statuette féminine assise Culture Olmèque Golfe du Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
100,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Statuette féminine assise
- Chlorite vert pâle et cinabre
- h. 7,1 cm ; 2 3/4 in
Provenance
Collection David Bramhall
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1977
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-2
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1977
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-2
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
Muensterberger (Werner), Universality of Tribal Art. Universalité de l’art tribal, 1979, p. 37
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 5, p. 200
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 5
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 5, p. 238
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 256
Geoffroy-Schneiter (Bérénice), Arts premiers: Indiens, Eskimos & Aborigènes, 2006, p. 83
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 5, p. 200
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 5
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 5, p. 238
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 256
Geoffroy-Schneiter (Bérénice), Arts premiers: Indiens, Eskimos & Aborigènes, 2006, p. 83
Condition
Très bon état de conservation avec de petites inclusions noires sur la surface. Petit éclat visible sur le fessier
Very good condition overall, with some black inclusions visible on the surface. Small chip visible on the buttocks
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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."