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Petit masque anthropomorphe Culture Maya Mexique Classique, 600-900 ap. J.-C.
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Culture Maya
- Petit masque anthropomorphe
- Pierre dure vert clair à surface brillante
- h. 9,6 cm ; 3 3/4 in
Provenance
Collection Josef Mueller, Soleure, avant 1952
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-16
Collection Barbier-Mueller, Genève, Inv. n° 502-16
Exhibited
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
Lisbonne, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Arte pré-colombiana da colecção Barbier-Mueller, 23 mars-4 juin 1995
Literature
Art millénaire des Amériques: de la découverte à l’admiration, 1492-1992, 1992, pl. 46, p. 242
Arte pre-colombiana da colecçao Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 46
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 46, p. 280
Arte pre-colombiana da colecçao Barbier-Mueller, 1995, pl. 46
Ritual Arts of the New World: Pre-Columbian America, 2000, cat. 46, p. 280
Condition
Très bon état de conservation, importante trace de sciage sur le côté droit de la tempe
Very good condition overall. A significant saw-mark to the right temple
"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."