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Statuette anthropomorphe de type " souriant " Culture Veracruz Nopiloa, Mexique Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
30,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Veracruz
- Statuette anthropomorphe de type " souriant "
- Céramique brune oxydée de noir – test de thermoluminescence
- h. 43,5 cm ; 17 1/4 in
Provenance
Sotheby’s, New York, 19 mai 2001, lot 516
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 507-20
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 507-20
Exhibited
Barcelone, Museu Barbier-Mueller d’Art Precolombí, 30 octobre-avril 2004, Lausanne, Fondation de l’Hermitage, 25 juin-24 octobre 2004, Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona
Literature
Trésors de la céramique précolombienne du Museo Barbier-Mueller de Arte Precolombino de Barcelona, 2003, fig. 39, p. 46 et cat. 37, p. 181
Condition
Bon état de conservation, bras gauche cassé collé. Altération de surface visible (dépôt calcaire). Sexe fracturé ainsi que certains doigts de la main
Good condition overall. Left arm broken and glued. Visble fading to the surface (chalky deposit). Crack to the sex, and to some of the fingers
"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."