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Statuette anthropomorphe, femme âgée Zone Maya Honduras ou Guatemala Préclassique, 900-600 av. J.-C.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Zone Maya
- Statuette anthropomorphe, femme âgée
- Terre cuite brune avec restes de pigment rouge orangé
- h. 8 cm ; 3 1/4 in
Provenance
Galerie Merrin, New York, 1978
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-3
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 500-3
Literature
Muensterberger (Werner), Universality of Tribal Art. Universalité de l’art tribal, 1979, p. 39
Joralemon (David Peter), " The Old Woman and the Child: themes in the Iconography of preclassic Mesoamerica " in The Olmec and Their Neighbors: essays in memory of Matthew W. Stirling, 981, fig. 5, p. 166
Joralemon (David Peter), " The Old Woman and the Child: themes in the Iconography of preclassic Mesoamerica " in The Olmec and Their Neighbors: essays in memory of Matthew W. Stirling, 981, fig. 5, p. 166
Condition
Fracture visible (absence des bras et des jambes), éclats sur le nez
Visible crack, arms and legs absent, chips on the nose
"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."