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Figure anthropomorphe, homme assis se transformant en jaguar Culture Olmèque Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Figure anthropomorphe, homme assis se transformant en jaguar
- Pierre dure vert foncé finement polie à zones brunes
- h. 11 cm ; 4 1/4 in
Provenance
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1970
Jean Cambier, Bruxelles, 1974
Collection Gerard Geiger, Lausanne, avant 2004
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-24
Jean Cambier, Bruxelles, 1974
Collection Gerard Geiger, Lausanne, avant 2004
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-24
Exhibited
Genève, Musée Rath, Mexique, terre des dieux: trésors de l’art précolombien, 8 octobre 1998-24 janvier 1999
Literature
Mexique, terre des dieux: trésors de l’art précolombien, 1998, n° 13, p. 33
Au cœur de l’Amérique précolombienne: collection Gérard Geiger, 2003, p. 18 et fig. 5, p. 61
Joralemon (Peter D.), " Jaguars, chamans et dirigeants dans l’art olmèque ", in Arts & Cultures, 2007, fig. 1a, p. 134, fig. 1c, p. 135 et couverture
Au cœur de l’Amérique précolombienne: collection Gérard Geiger, 2003, p. 18 et fig. 5, p. 61
Joralemon (Peter D.), " Jaguars, chamans et dirigeants dans l’art olmèque ", in Arts & Cultures, 2007, fig. 1a, p. 134, fig. 1c, p. 135 et couverture
Condition
Très bon état de conservation
Very good condition overall
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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."