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Bol à décor gravé Culture Olmèque Las Bocas, Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Bol à décor gravé
- Céramique à engobe gris anthracite et peinture rouge
- h. 10,8 cm ; 4 1/4 in
Provenance
Christie’s, New York, 23 mai 2007, lot 54
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-28
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-28
Condition
Long fêle visible parcourant le récipient juste cassé collé sans restauration particulière
Usure de surface visible avec important dépôt calcaire grisâtre
La couleur rouge a certainement été partiellement replacée
Long visible crack running along the bowl, which is broken and glued, but with no special restoration. Visible wear to the surface with significant greyish mineral deposit. The red colour has been at least partially reapplied
"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."