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Petite coupe représentant un batracien Culture Xochipala Etat de Guerrero, Mexique Préclassique moyen, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Culture Xochipala
- Petite coupe représentant un batracien
- Pierre dure composée de pyroxène, trémolite, actinolite et chlorite
- d. 11,5 cm ; 4 1/2 in
Provenance
Collection Jean Roudillon, Paris, 1977
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-1
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-1
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
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 13, p. 208
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 13
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 13, p. 246
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 256
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 13
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 13, p. 246
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2003, p. 256
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, légère altération de surface avec trace de cinabre visible
Very good state of conservation, varied surface with visible traces of cinnabar
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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."