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Petit récipient globulaire contenant du cinabre et bol globulaire à ouverture circulaire Culture Olmèque Las Bocas, Mexique Préclassique 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Petit récipient globulaire contenant du cinabre et bol globulaire à ouverture circulaire
- Albâtre blanc et cinabre et Céramique à engobe beige clair à zones brun orangé – test de thermoluminescence
- h. 5,5 cm ; 2 1/4 in et d. 7 cm ; 2 3/4 in
Provenance
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1978
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-15 et n°500-23
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-15 et n°500-23
Literature
Preston Blier (Suzanne), " Les arts de la fertilité et la quête de la régénération ", in Arts & Cultures, n° 4, 2003, fig. 31, p. 205
Condition
Bon état de conservation, petit éclat visible au col
Good condition overall, a small chip visible to the neck
"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."