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Sculpture cylindrique à l’effigie d’un homme-jaguar Culture Olmèque Côte du Golfe, Mexique Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Olmèque
- Sculpture cylindrique à l’effigie d’un homme-jaguar
- Pierre dure gris-vert à surface brillante et traces de cinabre
- h. 18,2 cm ; 7 1/4 in
Provenance
Galerie Merrin, avant 1976
Collection privée française
Christie’s, New York, 12 novembre 2004, lot 3
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-26
Collection privée française
Christie’s, New York, 12 novembre 2004, lot 3
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 501-26
Literature
Barbier-Mueller (Jean Paul), " Confidentiellement vôtre ", in Arts & Cultures, 2009, p. 275
Condition
Bon état de conservation, avec quelques éclats visibles. Du cinabre replacé dans les gravures
Good condition overall, with some visible chips. Some cinnabar reapplied in the incised lines
"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."