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Hache-pendentif gravée d’un personnage allongé Culture Olmèque Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Hache-pendentif gravée d’un personnage allongé
- Jadéite vert d’eau semi-translucide à surface semi-brillante finement polie
- l. 12 cm ; 4 3/4 in
Provenance
Collection Hilda Rhoads, New Jersey, depuis 1950
Galerie Throckmorton Fine Arts, New York, 2001
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-18
Galerie Throckmorton Fine Arts, New York, 2001
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-18
Literature
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 31, p. 40
Magni (Caterina), " L’écriture olmèque : la " stèle " de Cascajal ", in Arts & Cultures, 2008, p. 64-65
Magni (Caterina), " L’écriture olmèque : la " stèle " de Cascajal ", in Arts & Cultures, 2008, p. 64-65
Condition
Pendentif en très bon état avec deux trous d'attache biconiques. Gravure originale (certificat du laboratoire MSMAP, Pessac). La peinture rouge est moderne et est présente pour souligner le dessin
Pendant in very good condition, with two biconical suspension holes. Original engraved decoration (certificate from MSMAP Laboratory, Pessac) The red paint is modern and is intended to highlight the outline of the figure
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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."