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Encensoir-effigie en deux parties représentant une divinité Culture Maya Région du Petén, Guatemala Classique ancien, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
100,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Maya
- Encensoir-effigie en deux parties représentant une divinité
- Céramique à engobe rouge orangé, à surface brillante – test de thermoluminescence
- h. 45,3 cm ; 18 in
Provenance
Collection Strauss, California, 1969
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1989
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-30
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1989
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-30
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
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
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
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
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 43, p. 239
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 43
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 43, p. 277
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, cat. 42, p. 191
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 43
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 43, p. 277
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, cat. 42, p. 191
Condition
Deux éléments venant de la même sépulture avec des traces de radicelles parcheminant la surface. Petits manques visibles avec éclats, usure de surface. Présence d'un long fêle sur la partie cylindrique du support (corps de la divinité)
Two elements from the same grave with traces of rootlets to the surface. Small visible losses, with chips, and wear to the surface. A crack along the cylindrical part of the support (body of the divinity)
"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."