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Tête de félin Culture Mochica Nord du Pérou 200-700 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Mochica
- Tête de félin
- Cuivre oxydé, coquillage et turquoise
- h. 17 cm ; 6 3/4 et l. 18,5 cm ; 7 1/4 in
Provenance
Collection Mathias Komor, New York, 1973
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 532-78
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 532-78
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
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, mai-juin 2005, Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, juin 2005, Aves y Felinos: artes comparadas. Birds and Felins: compared arts
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, Camino del Inca, el pasado de los Andes, 9 juin 2011-septembre 2012
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, mai-juin 2005, Genève, Musée Barbier-Mueller, juin 2005, Aves y Felinos: artes comparadas. Birds and Felins: compared arts
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, Camino del Inca, el pasado de los Andes, 9 juin 2011-septembre 2012
Literature
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, frontispice
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 69, p. 82
Barbier (Jean Paul), Civilisations disparues, 2000, p. 338
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 66, p. 72
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 255
Aves y Felinos: artes comparadas. Birds and Felins: compared arts, 2005, p. 56-57
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), Fauria (Carmen), Guide de l’art précolombien, 1997, fig. 69, p. 82
Barbier (Jean Paul), Civilisations disparues, 2000, p. 338
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 66, p. 72
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 255
Aves y Felinos: artes comparadas. Birds and Felins: compared arts, 2005, p. 56-57
Condition
Bon état de conservation. Une incisive brisée, forte oxydation verte parcourant la surface de la tête, légèrement cristallisée. Nombreuses agrafes visibles à l'intérieur
Good condition overall. One incisor broken, considerable green oxidation covering the surface of the head, slightly crystalized. Several staples visible in the interior of the piece
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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."