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Hacha en forme de profil humain Culture Maya Guatemala Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Maya
- Hacha en forme de profil humain
- Pierre granitique vert clair moucheté gris-blanc
- h. 27,9 cm ; 11 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, avant 1952
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-35
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-35
Exhibited
Soleure, Museum der Stadt, Allerlei Schönes aus Afrika, Amerika und der Südsee, 28 septembre-10 novembre 1957
Leyde, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde, Ulama, het balspel bij de Maya’s en Azteken, 2000 v. Chr.-2000 n. Chr.: van mensenoffer tot sport. Ulama, the ballgame of the Mayas and Aztecs, 2000 BC-AD 2000: from human sacrifice to sport, 18 juin-12 septembre 1988
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
Leyde, Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde, Ulama, het balspel bij de Maya’s en Azteken, 2000 v. Chr.-2000 n. Chr.: van mensenoffer tot sport. Ulama, the ballgame of the Mayas and Aztecs, 2000 BC-AD 2000: from human sacrifice to sport, 18 juin-12 septembre 1988
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
Literature
Allerlei Schönes aus Afrika, Amerika und der Südsee, 1957, n° 6
Leyenaar (Ted J. J.) et Parsons (Lee A.), Ulama, het balspel bij de Maya’s en Azteken, 2000 v. Chr.- 2000 n. Chr.: van mensenoffer tot sport. Ulama, the ballgame of the Mayas and Aztecs, 2000 BC - AD 2000: from human sacrifice to sport, 1988, fig. 91, p. 183
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 56, p. 253
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 56
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 56, p. 291
Leyenaar (Ted J. J.) et Parsons (Lee A.), Ulama, het balspel bij de Maya’s en Azteken, 2000 v. Chr.- 2000 n. Chr.: van mensenoffer tot sport. Ulama, the ballgame of the Mayas and Aztecs, 2000 BC - AD 2000: from human sacrifice to sport, 1988, fig. 91, p. 183
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 56, p. 253
Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 56
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 56, p. 291
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, sans restauration, petit éclat visible sur la pointe du nez
Very good condition, with no restoration. Small chip visible on the tip of the nose
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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."